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  • Miracles Aboagye insists GHS55m never came up during interrogation at EOCO

    Miracles Aboagye insists GHS55m never came up during interrogation at EOCO

    Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aide to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated that his detention at the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) was not related to the alleged GH¢55 million financial and procurement irregularities.

    According to him, the engagement with EOCO, the purpose of which is yet to be disclosed, was not focused on the allegations of financial misconduct.

    He made the clarification hours after meeting his GH¢50 million bail conditions following four days in EOCO custody.

    “For the records: There was no discussion of any GH¢55 million with me by EOCO. None!!!. I am out. I am unbroken. And I am more ready than ever, ” he stated.

    The bail conditions had attracted widespread public debate, with the NPP describing them as excessive while others argued they reflected the magnitude of the financial allegations under investigation.


    Mr Aboagye is being investigated for his alleged involvement in financial and procurement-related irregularities involving about GH¢55 million during his tenure as Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD).


    A statement noted that the revelation came after the current Executive Secretary of IMCCoD requested further inquiries into a forensic audit conducted into the affairs of the Secretariat between August 1, 2022, and February 2, 2025.

    EOCO added that Miracles Aboagye had previously visited the office prior to his arrest in connection with the ongoing investigations.


    It further stated that it had taken steps to prevent Dennis Miracles Aboagye from leaving the country as part of its operational plan; however, he had already travelled outside Ghana before the agency could execute the measures.


    Miracles Aboagye was arrested together with the former accountant of the Secretariat, Gerald Appiah, by officials from the Ghana Immigration Service and EOCO on Sunday, July 12.


    It continued that while Gerald Appiah has begun refunding some funds linked to the investigation, the recoveries do not conclude the investigations or absolve any suspect of criminal liability.


    EOCO has maintained that its investigations are ongoing and has pledged to conduct them professionally, impartially and in accordance with Ghanaian law while respecting the constitutional rights of all persons involved.


    Earlier remarks by Aboagye’s lead counsel on bail conditions
    Mr Aboagye’s lead counsel, Samuel Atta Akyea, addressing the media, noted that given the stipulated time given to meet them, it is highly impossible to meet them.

    Consequently, the NPP communications member remains in custody. The stipulated timeframe was immediate, overnight on July 13, 2026.

    This is why Aboagye’s lawyers insist the bail conditions are “extremely difficult” and practically impossible to meet.


    “How is he going to be released? How is he going to post the bail bonds? GH¢50 million, three sureties, two to be justified. How can it be met? Where are you going to find properties worth GH¢50 million and finding it tonight?” he questioned.

  • Miracles Aboagye granted GHS50m bail with three sureties

    Miracles Aboagye granted GHS50m bail with three sureties

    Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aide to the NPP’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has been granted bail in the sum of GH¢50 million with three sureties by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). This information was made public by the Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah on Monday, July 13.

    Speaking to the media, he added, “My earlier briefing was GH¢50 million with three sureties. I hope that condition is either met or varied for him to be granted bail”.

    Mr Aboagye is being investigated for his alleged involvement in financial and procurement-related irregularities involving about GH¢55 million during his tenure as Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD).

    The statement noted that the revelation came after the current Executive Secretary of IMCCoD requested further inquiries into a forensic audit conducted into the affairs of the Secretariat between August 1, 2022, and February 2, 2025. EOCO added that Miracles Aboagye had previously visited the office prior to his arrest in connection with the ongoing investigations.

    It further stated that it had taken steps to prevent Dennis Miracles Aboagye from leaving the country as part of its operational plan; however, he had already travelled outside Ghana before the agency could execute the measures.

    Miracles Aboagye was arrested together with the former accountant of the Secretariat, Gerald Appiah, by officials from the Ghana Immigration Service and EOCO on Sunday, July 12.

    According to a post on Facebook by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua, Miracles Aboagye was denied access to his lawyers, making his whereabouts unknown.

    “Since then they have denied his lawyers access and his whereabouts is not disclosed with no charges preferred,” the post read.

    This is not the first time an NPP official has been arrested under President John Dramani Mahama’s administration. Currently, the party’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, Wontumi, has been accused of aiding individuals to mine without a proper license at the Samreboi concession.

    Wontumi’s lawyer has noted that there is no evidence to support the galamsey charges levelled against his client.

    Speaking to the media on Friday, October 10, Enoch Afoakwa noted that Chairman Wontumi is unshaken in his insistence on innocence in the face of all galamsey charges.

    He added, “So certainly his position has not changed. He still maintains his innocence. Once he has pleaded not guilty to the various counts that he has been charged with, his presumption of innocence under Article 19(2c) triggers — and that means he is presumed innocent until proven.”

    “When he was arraigned, he pleaded not guilty to all the several counts of allegations that have been levelled against him. So certainly his position has not changed. He still maintains his innocence. Once he has pleaded not guilty to the various counts that he has been charged with, his presumption of innocence under Article 19(2c) triggers — and that means he is presumed innocent until proven”.

    Chairman Wontumi was released from police custody after spending three nights in detention on Friday, October 10. His release followed the fulfillment of bail requirements totaling GHS25 million, imposed in connection with two separate illegal mining cases currently before the court.On October 7, he was unable to meet the bail conditions set by the Criminal Division of the High Court in Accra. In one of the cases, the court granted him GHS15 million bail with two sureties, while in the other, an additional GHS10 million bail was set, also with two sureties—one of whom must justify with landed property.The court further directed Wontumi to report to investigators once every week for the first month and prohibited him from traveling outside the country without explicit approval.



  • Miracles Aboagye under investigation over alleged GHS55m at IMCCoD – EOCO

    Miracles Aboagye under investigation over alleged GHS55m at IMCCoD – EOCO

    The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has explained why it is holding Dennis Miracles Aboagye, Spokesperson for the Bawumia campaign team, in custody.

    In a statement issued on Monday, July 13, EOCO said Mr Aboagye is being investigated for his alleged involvement in financial and procurement-related irregularities involving about GH¢55 million during his tenure as Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD).

    The statement noted that the revelation came after the current Executive Secretary of IMCCoD requested further inquiries into a forensic audit conducted into the affairs of the Secretariat between August 1, 2022, and February 2, 2025. EOCO added that Miracles Aboagye had previously visited the office prior to his arrest in connection with the ongoing investigations.

    It further stated that it had taken steps to prevent Dennis Miracles Aboagye from leaving the country as part of its operational plan; however, he had already travelled outside Ghana before the agency could execute the measures.

    Miracles Aboagye was arrested together with the former accountant of the Secretariat, Gerald Appiah, by officials from the Ghana Immigration Service and EOCO on Sunday, July 12.


    According to a post on Facebook by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua, Miracles Aboagye was denied access to his lawyers, making his whereabouts unknown.


    “Since then they have denied his lawyers access and his whereabouts is not disclosed with no charges preferred,” the post read.

    This is not the first time an NPP official has been arrested under President John Dramani Mahama’s administration. Currently, the party’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, Wontumi, has been accused of aiding individuals to mine without a proper license at the Samreboi concession.


    Wontumi’s lawyer has noted that there is no evidence to support the galamsey charges levelled against his client. Speaking to the media on Friday, October 10, Enoch Afoakwa noted that Chairman Wontumi is unshaken in his insistence on innocence in the face of all galamsey charges.
    He added, “So certainly his position has not changed. He still maintains his innocence. Once he has pleaded not guilty to the various counts that he has been charged with, his presumption of innocence under Article 19(2c) triggers — and that means he is presumed innocent until proven.”
    “When he was arraigned, he pleaded not guilty to all the several counts of allegations that have been levelled against him. So certainly his position has not changed. He still maintains his innocence. Once he has pleaded not guilty to the various counts that he has been charged with, his presumption of innocence under Article 19(2c) triggers — and that means he is presumed innocent until proven”.
    Chairman Wontumi was released from police custody after spending three nights in detention on Friday, October 10. His release followed the fulfillment of bail requirements totaling GHS25 million, imposed in connection with two separate illegal mining cases currently before the court.
    On October 7, he was unable to meet the bail conditions set by the Criminal Division of the High Court in Accra. In one of the cases, the court granted him GHS15 million bail with two sureties, while in the other, an additional GHS10 million bail was set, also with two sureties—one of whom must justify with landed property.
    The court further directed Wontumi to report to investigators once every week for the first month and prohibited him from traveling outside the country without explicit approval.

  • EOCO releases ex-NAFCO CEO from custody amid ongoing investigations

    EOCO releases ex-NAFCO CEO from custody amid ongoing investigations

    The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has released the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, from custody.

    Mr Abdul-Wahab was released at about 8:00 pm on Wednesday, July 8, with no conditions attached, according to sources. On Saturday, July 4, the Deputy Attorney General (A-G), Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, revealed that Hanan Abdul was arrested at the Kotoka International Airport after he allegedly attempted to empty his frozen account and travel to the United Kingdom (U.K.).


    According to Justice Srem, “it was MR ALUDIBA’s attempt to use false means to empty his frozen bank account with Republic Bank on Thursday which occasioned tonight’s arrest”.


    But Hanan Abdul’s counsel in a press statement has insisted that currently there is no court order freezing the accounts of their client as the “orders made in respect of his earlier prosecution had lapsed”.

    According to the counsel, “Our client arrived at the Accra International Airport when he had neither withdrawn any money nor presented any cheque or document seeking to withdraw any money from the bank. We repeat our demand for the Attorney-General to produce evidence of a cheque, withdrawal note or any means by which our client attempted t o withdraw money from his bank account, or the attempt to do so.


    “We repeat that in any event, there is no valid order of any court of competent jurisdiction freezing our client’s accounts since the earlier freezing orders made in respect of his earlier prosecution had lapsed”.The statement further added, “Our client considers his arrest totally unfair, an abuse of power by the Attorney-General, EOCO and BNI, and a deliberate scheme to disobey the order of the High Court, Accra”.


    Last month, the Attorney General and the Ministry of Justice filed fresh criminal charges against the former NAFCO CEO and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, for allegedly causing financial loss to the state.


    The 20 counts stem from activities allegedly undertaken during Mr. Abdul-Wahab’s tenure as head of the state food management agency. This information, according to CitiNews’ report was contained in court documents filed at the High Court in Accra on Friday, May 15, by the state.


    The couple have been accused of stealing, defrauding by false pretences, abuse of public office for profit, and money laundering. The new development comes days after Hanan Abdul-Wahab and his wife were briefly freed, following the Attorney-General’s (A-G’s) withdrawal of charges against them.


    Prosecutors allege that Mr. Abdul-Wahab fraudulently obtained GH¢734,400 from NAFCO in 2017. Meanwhile, the couple’s re-arrest received a backlash from the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).


    The government and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO)have been accused of abusing state power and engaging in what the party describes as political intimidation.


    A statement issued on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, and signed by NPP National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye, called the re-arrest of the couple a deliberate attempt to infringe on their rights.


    The statement added, “Consistent with EOCO’s perennial disrespect for constitutionally guaranteed rights and due process, lawyers of Hanan Abdul-Wahab and his wife have been denied access to their clients after more than 24 hours of waiting”.

    According to the party, “They therefore pose no risk that justifies their detention overnight”, adding that the continued detention amounts to an abuse of power and a violation of their fundamental human rights.


    The opposition has demanded the immediate release of Hanan Abdul-Wahab and his wife, emphasising that “the NDC government must remember that state institutions are temporary custodians of power, not owners of it”.


    On April 29, the Criminal Division of the High Court in Accra granted the Office of the Attorney-General (A-G) a final opportunity to justify its decision to involve a lawyer from the EOCO in the ongoing trial of former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company Limited (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, and four others.


    This development comes after Justice Francis Achibonga, a Court of Appeal judge sitting as an additional High Court judge, on Wednesday, April 29, expunged the name of the EOCO lawyer, Radiatu Abdulai, from the ongoing trial.


    The judge’s ruling was triggered by counsel for the first accused, Godfred Yeboah Dame, who questioned Radiatu Abdulai’s representation of the Republic. Mr Dame noted that “there has been no due authorisation of the lawyer to prosecute, adding that the Law Officers Act of 1974 (NRCD 279) and the Legal Services Act of 1993 regulated the performance of functions of the Office of the Attorney-General”.


    According to a statement in circulation, Godfred Yeboah Dame who was the former deputy Attorney General and Minister of Justice justified that “Per the Law Officers Act, only public officers mandated by an executive instrument and certified to be on a rank equivalent to one of the posts in the Office of the Attorney-General, can appear in court with the Attorney-General or be mandated to prosecute or perform the functions of the A-G”.


    In 2025, the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company Limited and his wife were granted bail totaling GHS150 million by the High Court in Accra.


    Hanan had a share of GHS100 million in the bail and was to provide six sureties, four of whom must prove ownership of landed property.
    His wife, on the other hand, was granted bail in the sum of GHS50 million with four sureties, three of whom must own property within the jurisdiction of the court.


    The duo has pleaded not guilty in the National Food and Buffer Stock Company case. They stand accused of 24 counts, including stealing, defrauding by false pretences, willful misuse of public funds, money laundering, and exploiting public office for personal benefit. The court has directed that the sureties submit copies of their Ghana Cards.


    The court also ordered that the names of the accused persons be added to a stop-list at all entry and exit points in the country, including airports, seaports, and border crossings.


    Until the final determination of the case, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and Faiza Seidu Wuni are required to report to the investigator every Wednesday.


    Abdul-Wahab is standing trial over allegations of large-scale financial misconduct during his time in office. He was arrested on June 25, along with his wife. EOCO granted his wife GHS30 million in bail, while he remained in custody pending fulfillment of his GHS60 million bail condition.


    The arrest, which took place simultaneously in Accra and Tamale, also led to the detention of a third, unnamed individual believed to be linked to the investigation.


    On Tuesday, July 8, the former NAFCO boss was released from the custody of EOCO after being detained for 14 days. Abdul-Wahab was released after meeting a GHS60 million bail condition backed by two guarantors.


    On June 25, Hanan and his spouse were taken into custody over suspected mismanagement of funds while he led the government agency. His wife was granted bail earlier, set at GHS30 million.


    Earlier reports indicated that Mr. Hanan had met the bail terms; however, he remained in the custody of EOCO, a situation that drew backlash from the opposition New Patriotic Party, which described the terms as harsh and unfair. A third suspect, an unnamed individual believed to be linked to the investigation, has also been detained.


    Meanwhile, a list of luxury assets belonging to Hanan Abdul-Wahab has been made public by the Attorney General (A-G) and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine.


    His assets include a five-bedroom house at Chain Homes valued at $1.625 million, a three-bedroom house at Cantonments purchased for $600,000, and multiple plots of land in the Airport Development Area valued at $750,000.


    Other properties include a 17-bedroom boutique hotel in Gumani, Tamale, acquired for $250,000; a four-bedroom bungalow at Dzorwulu, Accra, valued at over GHS4.14 million; and a 0.32-acre parcel of government land purchased for GHS307,200.


    The Attorney General disclosed during a press briefing in Accra on Wednesday, October 22, as part of the Government Accountability Series.


    He added that the recent development was made possible through collaboration with the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), after several properties and bank transactions were traced to Abdul-Wahab.


    But Abdul-Wahab has denied all allegations leveled against him by the Attorney General. In a statement issued on Wednesday, October 22, Mr. Aludiba noted that he has instructed his lawyers to follow up on the allegations.


    “I wish to state, respectfully, that these claims are untrue and do not reflect the facts of the matter. I have no involvement in the issues being referred to, and I find the comments deeply unfortunate.“I look forward to the opportunity to present my side and to have my day in court, where I am confident that the truth will be made clear,” the statement added.


    Meanwhile, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has released a fifty-page report covering investigations and prosecutions carried out between January 1 and July 31 this year.


    The OSP’s Seventh Half-Yearly Report is pursuant to Section 3(3) of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959). The document also outlines key developments in the Office’s operations.
    According to the OSP, despite resistance from powerful interests, it stayed focused on executing its mandate during this period.

    As such, the Office successfully progressed significant corruption-related investigations to the stage of court proceedings while also initiating new inquiries into suspected acts of corruption.


    “Then again, the Office, as one of three implementing partners of the new National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Strategy and Implementing Plan, is fashioning and moulding anti-corruption structures that would stand the test of time. The task ahead remains formidable. Much more so is our resolve to perform.


    “This reporting period was characterised by the intensification of the Office’s prosecutorial mandate. We advanced high-profile investigations to court and initiated bold inquiries into suspected corruption, often in the face of deep-seated resistance from entrenched interests.


    “Notwithstanding these expected challenges, the Office remains resolute and guided by the rule of law, fairness, firmness, evidence-based action, and the interest of the public. We recognise that the fight against corruption cannot be waged and won only through punitive action and incarceration,” parts of the report read.


    The legislative framework of the Office of the Special Prosecutor mandates the Authority to crack down on corruption, recover assets, and confiscate illicit property.


    “Indeed, the legislative set-up of the Office leans heavily on corruption prevention and asset recovery and disgorgement of tainted property. Consequently, we proceed on sustainable anti-corruption outcomes by pairing enforcement with robust prevention and asset recovery, especially founded on our unique plea bargaining regime.


    “In this spirit, the Office scaled up its preventive mandate through active engagement with public institutions, private sector actors, and civil society, and secured convictions and asset recovery through impactful plea bargaining. We also reckon that the nation’s anti-corruption legal framework requires re-imagination, modernisation, and retooling to address the immense scale and complexity of modern corruption in the context of our social, economic, and political constructs.


    “On this score, the Office has proposed the inclusion of a new chapter in the Constitution dedicated to the fight against corruption through definitive constitutional expression by the institution of proposed concrete measures to effectively and comprehensively suppress and repress corruption in public life as well as in the private sector, chief among which include lifestyle audits, non-conviction-based asset recovery, enhanced asset declaration and verification regime, and reverse onus presumption of corruption as the foundation of both anti-corruption criminal proceedings and civil asset recovery proceedings,” parts of the report added.

  • Former MASLOC CEO Sedinam Tamakloe arrives in Ghana to serve 10-year jail term

    Former MASLOC CEO Sedinam Tamakloe arrives in Ghana to serve 10-year jail term

    The United States has confirmed the extradition of the former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu.

    In a Facebook post, the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications and Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Fosu, indicated that Sedinam has returned to Ghana from the USA, two years and two months after the Accra High Court sentenced her to 10 years in prison for over 70 corruption-related charges. The charges include the alleged embezzlement of more than $6 million in public funds.

    He noted that she arrived at the Accra International Airport at approximately 7:18 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, aboard United Airlines flight UA 996 from Washington Dulles International Airport in the United States.

    “In April, 2024, the High Court convicted and sentenced SEDINA TAMAKLOE-ATTIONU in absentia. In July 2024, the Government of Ghana submitted an extradition request to the United States for her surrender to Ghana to serve her sentence.  After over two years of court proceedings, the United States authorities notified the Government of her surrender in January this year. She arrived in Accra on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

    “Officials of the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Prisons Service have taken her into custody and are making the necessary preparations for her to begin her sentence. Meanwhile, the Attorney-General is scheduled to meet his counterparts at the United States Department of Justice for a bilateral discussion on all pending extradition requests between the two countries”, Kwakye Fosu said in the post.

    The U.S Embassy in Ghana confirmed the extradition in a Facebook post.

    “Justice has no borders. The United States has extradited Sedina Tamakloe Attionu to Ghana, following her conviction on 70+ corruption-related charges, including embezzling more than $6M equivalent in Ghanaian taxpayer funds. This is our strong U.S.-Ghana law enforcement partnership in action, demonstrating a shared commitment to accountability and the first extradition from the United States to Ghana since 2009”, the US Embassy indicated.

    Upon her arrival, she was received by security personnel and immediately taken into custody for debriefing and medical examinations as part of standard procedures before being transferred to begin serving her sentence.

    Her return follows a protracted extradition process initiated by the Government of Ghana after she failed to return to the country following a medical trip to the United States.

    Meanwhile, Sedinam’s deputy was tried alongside his boss but received a lighter sentence of 5 years with main charges tied to conspiracy and abetting, thus aiding his boss to conduct fraudulent schemes.

    Background

    How it started 

    In 2017, the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) launched an investigation into MASLOC’s operations under Sedina Tamakloe Attionu’s leadership during her three-year tenure at the Centre. Following the investigations, EOCo discovered massive financial irregularities and embezzlement by the MASLOC bosses.

    Findings

    EOCO found fraudulent disbursements of MASLOC funds. Inflated procurement of vehicles and mobile phones without approval from the Public Procurement Authority. misappropriation of funds meant for victims of the 2013 Kantamanto Market fire and questionable ex-gratia payments to herself and her deputy.

    Consequently, in January 2019, she was formally arraigned before the High Court on 78 counts, including stealing, conspiracy, causing financial loss to the state, money laundering, and procurement breaches. 

    After two years of legal tussle, she requested permission to travel to the USA to seek medical care, which was granted; however, she failed to return to Ghana to continue participating in the proceedings, hence she was tried in absentia.

    In 2024, the Accra High Court sentenced Attionu in absentia to 10 years’ imprisonment after finding her guilty of multiple offences, including causing financial loss to the state and stealing. The court held that her actions during her tenure as MASLOC Chief Executive between 2013 and 2016 resulted in a financial loss of nearly GH¢90 million to the state.

    Following her conviction and sentencing, Ghanaian authorities intensified efforts to secure her return, with the government formally requesting her extradition from the United States in 2025.

    A United States District Court in Nevada subsequently considered the extradition request and, after reviewing the application and supporting legal documentation submitted by Ghanaian authorities, certified the request, paving the way for her return to Ghana.

    Officials have yet to indicate whether any additional legal proceedings will arise following her return. However, her extradition and transfer to prison are expected to bring closure to a case that has remained in the public spotlight for several years.

    Meanwhile, the Ghanaian government was making arrangements to bring her to serve her sentence, but it appeared a bit challenging. Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, disclosed that the United States government has given its word to Ghana that it will not impede the extradition of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori‑Atta and former MASLOC boss Sedina Tamakloe Attionu.

    Mr Ablakwa disclosed after a bilateral meeting held on January 13 in Accra with the acting USA Ambassador to Ghana, Rolf Olson and his entourage.

    “The United States Government has assured that, without prejudice to judicial processes, it will not stand in the way of Ghana as regards the removal of Ken Ofori‑Atta and Sedina Tamakloe Attionu,” he said.

    Currently, one of the former government officials whose extradition many await is Ken Ofori-Atta.

  • Abronye DC reportedly ill in detention

    Abronye DC reportedly ill in detention

    Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC is reportedly battling serious health challenges while in the custody of the Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI). 

    This information was disclosed by Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the counsel for Abronye DC on Tuesday, May 19 while addressing the press. He raised concerns over the health and detention conditions of his client, adding that his client has been refused access to his lawyers.

    “They are not allowing the lawyers access to see him since Wednesday. When you go to the BNI, they say it is a police case. When you go to the police, they send you back. It has been back and forth. 

    “Her feedback to us is that his health is deteriorating significantly. He was already unwell and had recently travelled out of the country for treatment. His condition has worsened, and he is in a dire situation,” Oppong Nkrumah alleged. 

    According to him, authorities are abusing state power and engaging in what he described as deliberately infringing on the rights of Abronye DC.

    “A simple refusal of a bail application should not take seven days for the order to be drafted. It was only in the last hour after my first interview that my lawyers informed me that the court registrars had finally furnished us with a copy of the order,” he said. 

    Weeks after being granted bail in connection with allegations of misinformation and offensive public statements, the outspoken politician was rearrested on Wednesday, May 13. Last year, the court granted bail in the sum of GH¢50,000 with one surety to Abronye DC.

    His lead counsel noted that the recent development brings relief, given that Abronye’s health is deteriorating. Abronye has been charged with offensive conduct conducive to the breach of the peace. Abronye’s legal team is currently working to meet the bail conditions to secure his immediate release.

    He made his first appearance in court on Tuesday, September 9. On September 12, Circuit Court Judge Samuel Bright Acquah remanded Abronye DC for the second time.

    During the court proceeding, the NPP Bono Chairman’s legal team requested bail after the presiding judge scheduled his next appearance for the next three days.

    However, the presiding judge at the Accra Circuit Court denied their request. Abronye will return to court on Friday, September 19. Ghana Police, in an official statement shared on their Twitter page, confirmed the NPP member’s arrest on Monday, September 8.

    “The Ghana Police Service has today, 08/09/25, arrested Mr. Kwame Baffoe @ Abronye for Offensive conduct conducive to the breach of the peace”, confirming he is in their custody awaiting arraignment before the Court.

    He arrived in handcuffs, escorted by police officers from a black police van known as “Black Maria, sparking bitter concerns among members of the opposition NPP, including the party’s National Youth Organiser, Salam Mustapha.The court denying him bail visibly did not sit well with some members of the opposition NPP, who appeared in court in solidarity with their member.

    During a media engagement, he complained bitterly about how the Chairman’s case of misdemeanour was being treated like a criminal case when it is a civil case. He said Abronye wasn’t a criminal to be transported in handcuffs and in a Black Maria, citing it as a waste of taxpayers’ money and time of concerned individuals.

    He warned the government against what he described as the mistreatment of NPP party members, stating that, “Power has an end, the tables will turn, and we will all have our revenge”.

    Criticising the Ghana Police for bias, he announced an upcoming protest against the law enforcement agency in the coming days, which he will lead.

    Also, the lawyer of the accused Daniel Martey Addo, the Managing Counsel at Nkrumah & Associates, while commending the adherence to legal proceedings following his client’s arraignment in court, he, however, stated that, “it appears that the prosecution would just want him to be remanded.

    For whatever reason you gave us an invite, and the charges levelled against my client were just misdemeanors, and in law, you would know that there are categories of offences, and misdemeanor is the basic one that shouldn’t be should not be the reason an accused person should be remanded.”

    Armed police officers stormed the residence of former NPP Youth Organiser, Moses Abor, in search of Abronye on Sunday, September 8.Weeks ago, Abronye made headlines after he formally wrote to eight different countries, including Côte d’Ivoire, the United States, France, Italy, Canada, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Germany, seeking protection for his safety in Ghana.

    Defending his reason for seeking asylum, he added that “consistent, escalating political persecution, threats to my life, and systemic abuse of state security powers by the current Government of Ghana”.

    Abronye’s arrest comes days after the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) held into custody the presidential candidate and leader of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), Kofi Akpaloo, for alleged financial misappropriation and other related misconduct.

    On Wednesday, September 3, Kofi Akpaloo was picked up at his residence in Kumasi by EOCO officials for interrogation. Mr Akpaloo vied for the presidency in the 2024 general elections.

    Before the election, Akpaloo expressed strong confidence in his chances for a decisive win, predicting victory over major contenders.However, he obtained 5,219, which is 0.09%. Recently, EOCO has given much attention to investigating high-profile political figures and business leaders.

    The Economic and Organised Crime Office was established by the Economic and Organised Crime Office Act, 2010 (Act 804) as a specialized agency to monitor and investigate economic and organised crime and, on the authority of the Attorney-General, prosecute these offenses to recover the proceeds of crime and provide for related matters.

    The EOCO has similar mandates to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). Recently, the OSP released a fifty-page report covering investigations and prosecutions carried out between January 1 and July 31 this year.

    The OSP’s Seventh Half-yearly Report is pursuant to Section 3(3) of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959). The document also outlines key developments in the Office’s operations.

    According to the OSP, despite resistance from powerful interests, it stayed focused on executing its mandate during this period. As such, the Office successfully progressed significant corruption-related investigations to the stage of court proceedings, while also initiating new inquiries into suspected acts of corruption.

    “Then again, the Office, as one of three implementing partners of the new National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Strategy and Implementing Plan, is fashioning and molding anti-corruption structures that would stand the test of time. The task ahead remains formidable. Much more so is our resolve to perform.

    “This reporting period was characterized by intensification of the Office’s prosecutorial mandate. We advanced high-profile investigations to court and initiated bold inquiries into suspected corruption, often in the face of deep-seated resistance from entrenched interests.

    “Notwithstanding these expected challenges, the Office remains resolute and guided by the rule of law, fairness, firmness, evidence-based action, and the interest of the public. We recognise that the fight against corruption cannot be waged and won only through punitive action and incarceration,” parts of the report read.

    The legislative framework of the Office of the Special Prosecutor mandates the Authority to crack down on corruption, recover assets, and confiscate illicit property.

    “Indeed, the legislative set-up of the Office leans heavily on corruption-prevention and asset recovery and disgorgement of tainted property. Consequently, we proceed on sustainable anti-corruption outcomes by pairing enforcement with robust prevention and asset recovery, especially founded on our unique plea bargaining regime.

    “In this spirit, the Office scaled up its preventive mandate through active engagement with public institutions, private sector actors, civil society- and secured convictions and asset recovery through impactful plea bargaining.”We also reckon that the nation’s anti-corruption legal framework requires re-imagination, modernization, and retooling to address the immense scale and complexity of modern corruption in the context of our social, economic, and political constructs.

    “On this score, the Office has proposed the inclusion of a new chapter in the Constitution dedicated to the fight against corruption through definitive constitutional expression by the institution of proposed concrete measures to effectively and comprehensively suppress and repress corruption in public life as well as in the private sector chief among which include lifestyle audit non-conviction-based asset recovery, enhanced asset declaration and verification regime, and reverse onus presumption of corruption as the foundation of both anti-corruption criminal proceedings and civil asset recovery proceedings,” parts of the report added.

    The Office is also leading the charge in respect of the passage of a comprehensive Corrupt Practices Act and Conduct of Public Officers Act. Currently, sixty-seven(67) cases are being handled by the Office, all of which are undergoing comprehensive review.

    The corruption cases being investigated by OSP include: Minerals Income Investment Fund, Ghana Airports Company Limited, Ghana Education Service, National Commission on Culture, Ghana Revenue Authority/Tata Consulting Services, National Service Authority, Ministry of Health/Service Ghana Auto Group Limited, and National Cathedral.

    The others are: Tema oil refinery and Tema Energy and Processing Limited and the Electricity Company of Ghana Limited, State lands, Stool lands, and other Vested lands, Illegal Mining, National Sports Authority, Customs Division of Ghana Revenue Authority, Bank of Ghana, and Estate of Kwadwo Owusu-Afriyie, alias Sir John.

    It further hinted that “There were seven (7) convictions and one (1) acquittal in respect of the cases pending before the criminal courts during the period under review. The Office has filed an appeal in respect of the case in which the accused was acquitted.

    Additionally, one hundred and fifty-two (152) cases are at the preliminary investigation stage, with the OSP assuring that details will be made public once they progress to the next stage.

    The Office is also seized with one hundred and fifty-two (152) other cases at the preliminary investigation stage. These may be publicised if the Special Prosecutor determines that they are within the mandate of the Office and that they should be moved past the preliminary investigation stage.

    This is a policy intended to protect the privacy of individuals and the business operations of institutions and companies, and to avoid unnecessary stigmatization.

  • I could not attend to Hannan’s lawyers at EOCO because I was busy with other interrogations – Raymond Archer

    I could not attend to Hannan’s lawyers at EOCO because I was busy with other interrogations – Raymond Archer

    The controversy surrounding whether lawyers for the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company, Abdul Hana-Wahab Aludiba, and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, were at the offices of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) during the period of their arrest and detention, has been put to bed by the Executive Director of EOCO, Mr. Raymond Archer.

    The Deputy Attorney-General, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai speaking to media on Thursday, 7th May, 2026, had claimed that contrary to the allegation by the former Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, the lawyers for Hanan and his wife were not denied access to their clients during the period of their arrest and detention by EOCO, as they failed to show up at EOCO to attend to their client, but rather resorted to media interviews.

    However, in a sharp contradiction in a radio interview on an Accra-based radio station, Joy FM, on their popular programme, Newsfile, Mr. Raymond Archer admitted that the lawyers from Dame & Partners, solicitors for Hanan Abdul Wahab and his wife, were at the offices of EOCO from the time the couple was arrested.

    However, he (Raymond Archer) could not attend to them since he was engaged with interrogation of other suspects. Mr. Archer indicated that he personally undertakes all the interrogations and therefore, could not have time to attend to Hanan, stressing that he left the office at 1 am on the first day of Hanan’s detention.

    He claimed that if the lawyers had had time, he would have attended to them on the first day. It begs the question whether Raymond Archer wanted the lawyers to wait until after 1 am on the first day before finding time to attend to them.

    Narrating the sequence of events, Raymond Archer claimed that Hanan and his wife were taken into EOCO custody on Tuesday, 5th May, 2026. Immediately, he became sick after being fed a meat pie and a malt drink.

    Hanan was taken to the hospital, and according to Raymond Archer, he came back late from the hospital. When Hanan returned from the hospital, they (EOCO officers with Raymond) were in the middle of interrogation and could not attend to him.

    According to Raymond Archer, on that day, he finished work and left the office around 1 am. That is why he could not attend to Hanan. He further stated that if the lawyers of Hanan had been around by the time he finished work, he would have attended to them.

    On the second day too, according to the EOCO Executive Director, Hanan’s lawyers came to EOCO and asked to see him because he is the one who personally undertakes all interrogations. When the lawyers came, again he was engaged in a number of interrogations – the Kofi Jumah, PDS and COCOBOD cases.

    The lawyers from Dame & Partners came and met the PDS crew. He could not attend to them because he, Raymond had to attend to Minkah Premo first. He (Raymond Archer) therefore wondered whether the lawyers from Dame & Partners wanted him to jump the process for Minkah Premo.

    The lawyers left later in the day after waiting until about 5 pm. When he finished with Minkah Premo, he asked to see the lawyers. He was told they had left. He asked to call them back. When the lawyers were not coming back, he granted Hanan and wife bail around 7 pm.

    The following ensued in the interview between the host of the programme, Samson Ladi Anyeni and Mr. Raymond Archer.

    Samson: On Tuesday, the (Hanan and wife) were discharged by the court, and you arrested them on the court premises. The lawyers followed them to EOCO. When they followed them to EOCO, they were not given access. What you are saying is that they had asked to see you because they had been asked to see you, but they could not see you because you were busy doing multiple things. As you stated, Hanan was served some malt drink and a meat pie. He complains and starts vomiting. You took him to the hospital, and he returned in the evening. Is that correct?

    Raymond: When a suspect says he is sick, there is nothing I can do. I am not a doctor.

    Samson: What time did Hanan return to EOCO from the hospital?

    A: I have to check. Everything is logged. When you are a lawyer and you are waiting for your client, you do not know how many other lawyers are also waiting? If they (the lawyers for Hanan) had waited until I close, they would have seen them.

    Samson: The lawyers placed a number of phone calls to you, according to them. Is that correct?

    Raymond: I have not seen their calls.

    Samson: I have seen a call log that shows that they called you. That shows that there were at least 2 calls one at 13.04 pm and another at 18.02 pm.

    Raymond: So that is the denial you are talking about? I do not know who is calling.

    Samson: I suspect you had Godfred Dame’s phone number.

    Raymond: Now you are asking whether I had saved his phone number.

    Samson: So on Wednesday, the following day, they came again and they even opted to use the normal visiting hours open to the public to see their client. They were denied that one too.

    Raymond: So, that is what I am telling you. We were busy with Mr. Minkah Premo and I do not know whether they expected us to take them over and above Mr. Minkah Premo.

    Samson: So, the question that comes up is, if you could release a client at a time that his lawyers were unavailable on the second day, how could you not release him on the first day?

    Raymond: If you want to release a person, it is not as if you release him on the telephone…

    Samson: This is Hanan who could not be released on the first day because he was sick, how could you not release his wife who was not sick?

    Raymond: You see now what they are doing? Are they abandoning the story about Hanan and focusing on his wife?

    Samson: No, I am the one asking questions about Hanan’s wife because she was in custody with him…

    Samson: These are lawyers who say they were at your office for total of 30 hours, and you still say they were not available?

    Raymond: Does the 30 hours include the time Hanan was at the hospital?

    Samson: You have not answered my question which is that they were already on bail, you could have let them go on bail on the old bail terms?

    Raymond: Samson, they were under arrest. We could have held them for 48 hours. We let them go before that time. What is the fuss about that? You yourself said that the first case was withdrawn, we rearrested them. We could have held them for 48 hours. We were rather magnanimous in staying until late in the night and ensuring that these people would go home. The only problem I have is that when they came, they wanted everything to stop and for everybody to listen to Hanan because there is a red carpet that should be rolled for the former Attorney-general. That kind of mindset I will not tolerate.

  • Detention of Ex NAFCO boss, Hanan Abdul-Wahab, wife unlawful – NPP fires at EOCO

    Detention of Ex NAFCO boss, Hanan Abdul-Wahab, wife unlawful – NPP fires at EOCO

    The re-arrest of businessman Hanan Abdul-Wahab and his wife shortly after the Attorney-General (A-G) withdrew charges against them has received a backlash from the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).

    The government and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO)have been accused of abusing state power and engaging in what the party describes as political intimidation.

    A statement issued on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, and signed by NPP National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye, called the re-arrest of the couple a deliberate attempt to infringe on their rights.

    The statement added, “Consistent with EOCO’s perennial disrespect for constitutionally guaranteed rights and due process, lawyers of Hanan Abdul-Wahab and his wife have been denied access to their clients after more than 24 hours of waiting”.

    According to the party, “They therefore pose no risk that justifies their detention overnight”, adding that the continued detention amounts to an abuse of power and a violation of their fundamental human rights.

    The opposition has demanded the immediate release of Hanan Abdul-Wahab and his wife, emphasising that, “the NDC government must remember that state institutions are temporary custodians of power, not owners of it”.

    On April 29, the Criminal Division of the High Court in Accra granted the Office of the Attorney-General (A-G) a final opportunity to justify its decision to involve a lawyer from the EOCO in the ongoing trial of former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company Limited (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, and four others.


    This development comes after Justice Francis Achibonga, a Court of Appeal judge sitting as an additional High Court judge, on Wednesday, April 29, expunged the name of the EOCO lawyer, Radiatu Abdulai, from the ongoing trial.


    The judge’s ruling was triggered by counsel for the first accused, Godfred Yeboah Dame, who questioned Radiatu Abdulai’s representation of the Republic. Mr Dame noted that “there has been no due authorisation of the lawyer to prosecute, adding that the Law Officers Act of 1974 (NRCD 279) and the Legal Services Act of 1993 regulated the performance of functions of the Office of the Attorney-General”.


    According to a statement in circulation, Godfred Yeboah Dame who was the former deputy Attorney General and Minister of Justice justified that “Per the Law Officers Act, only public officers mandated by an executive instrument and certified to be on a rank equivalent to one of the posts in the Office of the Attorney-General, can appear in court with the Attorney-General or be mandated to prosecute or perform the functions of the A-G”.


    In 2025, the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company Limited and his wife were granted bail totaling GHS150 million by the High Court in Accra.

    Hanan had a share of GHS100 million in the bail and was to provide six sureties, four of whom must prove ownership of landed property.


    His wife, on the other hand, was granted bail in the sum of GHS50 million with four sureties, three of whom must own property within the jurisdiction of the court.


    The duo have pleaded not guilty in the National Food and Buffer Stock Company case. They stand accused of 24 counts, including stealing, defrauding by false pretences, willful misuse of public funds, money laundering, and exploiting public office for personal benefit. The court has directed that the sureties submit copies of their Ghana Cards.


    The court also ordered that the names of the accused persons be added to a stop-list at all entry and exit points in the country, including airports, seaports, and border crossings. Until the final determination of the case, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and Faiza Seidu Wuni are required to report to the investigator every Wednesday.


    Abdul-Wahab is standing trial over allegations of large-scale financial misconduct during his time in office. He was arrested on June 25, along with his wife. EOCO granted a GHS30 million bail to his wife, while her husband remained in custody pending the fulfillment of his GHS60 million bail condition.


    The arrest, which took place simultaneously in Accra and Tamale, also led to the detention of a third, unnamed individual believed to be linked to the investigation.


    On Tuesday, July 8, the former NAFCO boss was released from the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) after being detained for 14 days. Abdul-Wahab was released after meeting a GHS60 million bail condition backed by two guarantors.


    On June 25, Hanan and his spouse were taken into custody over suspected mismanagement of funds while he led the government agency. His wife was granted bail earlier, set at GHS30 million.


    Earlier reports indicated that Mr. Hanan had met the bail terms; however, he remained in the custody of EOCO, a situation that drew backlash from the opposition New Patriotic Party, which described the terms as harsh and unfair. A third suspect, an unnamed individual believed to be linked to the investigation, has also been detained.


    Meanwhile, a list of luxury assets belonging to Hanan Abdul-Wahab has been made public by the Attorney General (A-G) and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine.

    His assets include a five-bedroom house at Chain Homes valued at $1.625 million, a three-bedroom house at Cantonments purchased for $600,000, and multiple plots of land in the Airport Development Area valued at $750,000.

    Other properties include a 17-bedroom boutique hotel in Gumani, Tamale, acquired for $250,000; a four-bedroom bungalow at Dzorwulu, Accra, valued at over GHS4.14 million; and a 0.32-acre parcel of government land purchased for GHS307,200.


    The Attorney General disclosed during a press briefing in Accra on Wednesday, October 22, as part of the Government Accountability Series. He added that the recent development was made possible through collaboration with the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), after several properties and bank transactions were traced to Abdul-Wahab.


    But Abdul-Wahab has denied all allegations leveled against him by the Attorney General. In a statement issued on Wednesday, October 22, Mr. Aludiba noted that he has instructed his lawyers to follow up on the allegations.

    “I wish to state, respectfully, that these claims are untrue and do not reflect the facts of the matter. I have no involvement in the issues being referred to, and I find the comments deeply unfortunate.“I look forward to the opportunity to present my side and to have my day in court, where I am confident that the truth will be made clear,” the statement added.


    Meanwhile, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has released a fifty-page report covering investigations and prosecutions carried out between January 1 and July 31 this year.The OSP’s Seventh Half-Yearly Report is pursuant to Section 3(3) of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959). The document also outlines key developments in the Office’s operations.


    According to the OSP, despite resistance from powerful interests, it stayed focused on executing its mandate during this period. As such, the Office successfully progressed significant corruption-related investigations to the stage of court proceedings while also initiating new inquiries into suspected acts of corruption.

    “Then again, the Office, as one of three implementing partners of the new National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Strategy and Implementing Plan, is fashioning and moulding anti-corruption structures that would stand the test of time. The task ahead remains formidable. Much more so is our resolve to perform.


    “This reporting period was characterised by the intensification of the Office’s prosecutorial mandate. We advanced high-profile investigations to court and initiated bold inquiries into suspected corruption, often in the face of deep-seated resistance from entrenched interests.

    “Notwithstanding these expected challenges, the Office remains resolute and guided by the rule of law, fairness, firmness, evidence-based action, and the interest of the public. We recognise that the fight against corruption cannot be waged and won only through punitive action and incarceration,” parts of the report read.


    The legislative framework of the Office of the Special Prosecutor mandates the Authority to crack down on corruption, recover assets, and confiscate illicit property.

    “Indeed, the legislative set-up of the Office leans heavily on corruption prevention and asset recovery and disgorgement of tainted property. Consequently, we proceed on sustainable anti-corruption outcomes by pairing enforcement with robust prevention and asset recovery, especially founded on our unique plea bargaining regime.


    “In this spirit, the Office scaled up its preventive mandate through active engagement with public institutions, private sector actors, and civil society, and secured convictions and asset recovery through impactful plea bargaining. We also reckon that the nation’s anti-corruption legal framework requires re-imagination, modernisation, and retooling to address the immense scale and complexity of modern corruption in the context of our social, economic, and political constructs.


    “On this score, the Office has proposed the inclusion of a new chapter in the Constitution dedicated to the fight against corruption through definitive constitutional expression by the institution of proposed concrete measures to effectively and comprehensively suppress and repress corruption in public life as well as in the private sector, chief among which include lifestyle audits, non-conviction-based asset recovery, enhanced asset declaration and verification regime, and reverse onus presumption of corruption as the foundation of both anti-corruption criminal proceedings and civil asset recovery proceedings,” parts of the report added.


    The Office is also leading the charge in respect of the passage of a comprehensive Corrupt Practices Act and Conduct of Public Officers Act. Currently, sixty-seven (67) cases are being handled by the Office, all of which are undergoing comprehensive review.

    The corruption cases being investigated by the OSP include: the Minerals Income Investment Fund, Ghana Airports Company Limited, Ghana Education Service, National Commission on Culture, Ghana Revenue Authority/Tata Consulting Services, National Service Authority, Ministry of Health/Service Ghana Auto Group Limited, and the National Cathedral.


    The others are: Tema Oil Refinery and Tema Energy and Processing Limited, the Electricity Company of Ghana Limited, State lands, Stool lands, and other vested lands, Illegal Mining, the National Sports Authority, Customs Division of Ghana Revenue Authority, Bank of Ghana, and the Estate of Kwadwo Owusu-Afriyie, alias Sir John.

  • Court grants GHS55m bail to fmr GIHOC boss Kofi Jumah

    Court grants GHS55m bail to fmr GIHOC boss Kofi Jumah

    Former Chief Executive of GIHOC Distilleries Company Limited, Maxwell Kofi Jumah, has been granted GH¢55 million bail by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) as investigations continue.

    Maxwell Kofi Jumah has been accused of allegedly breaching public financial management protocols during his tenure at GIHOC Distilleries Company Limited.

    Reacting to the development, Paul Yandoh of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has noted lamented over the amount of the bail. According to him, the bail is too expensive to be fulfilled easily.

    He added, “As of last night, he was given a bail bond of 55 million Ghana cedis before he can be released from custody. I don’t have such an amount to come and bail him.

    Meanwhile, the former GIHOC boss remains in custody as his legal team has so far been unable to satisfy the bail conditions set by the court.

    Some EOCO personnel picked Maxwell Kofi Jumah up at his private residence in Kumasi on Wednesday, 28th April. Reports suggest that EOCO had raided his residence a week before his arrest. EOCO has consistently held several prominent persons as part of its enforcement operations.


    Last year, the Former Managing Director of GIHOC Distilleries secured a bail of GHS500,000 with two sureties. He was arrested in connection with the alleged theft of vehicles belonging to the state company.


    On Monday, 30 June, Mr Jumah secured bail after appearing at the CID headquarters, where he was being held for questioning. Per reports, he was picked up at his residence in Kumasi on Sunday, June 29. Maxwell Kofi Jumah was said to be in the custody of the Ashanti Regional Police Command.


    It was reported that security personnel in May attempted to retrieve state vehicles in his possession. The personnel were unable to, as Mr Jumah was not home.


    In reaction to the event, Mr. Jumah, in a Facebook post, wrote, “I hear the Mahama people want to come for the GIHOC car in my possession. Can someone tell them that the car is parked safely?”


    “They can come for it. They should also prepare to hand over my properties to me. It is more than the car. A whole lot more. Interesting times ahead.”


    Sources say Mr Jumah was investigated for unauthorised sale of assets and vehicle acquisition during his tenure. According to reports, he sold company properties in Tema valued at over $700,000 without authorization.


    Maxwell Kofi Jumah was appointed to head GIHOC in 2017 by former President Nana Akufo-Addo.


    In December 2024, the immediate past government directed all of its appointees to return state vehicles by January 3, 2025. The Ghana Police Service, led by Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Lydia Yaako Donkor, has confirmed that police have so far recovered three of the vehicles linked to the case.


    “As of this afternoon, we have retrieved three of the vehicles in question. He is cooperating with the investigation, and we will proceed based on the evidence gathered.”


    The EOCO has similar mandates to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). EOCO is a specialized intelligence-led law enforcement agency in Ghana established to monitor, investigate, and prosecute economic and organized crimes.


    Established by the Economic and Organised Crime Office Act, 2010 (Act 804), it replaced the former Serious Fraud Office (SFO) to provide a more robust framework for tackling complex financial crimes.

  • A-G given last chance to justify EOCO’s involvement in Buffer Stock trial

    A-G given last chance to justify EOCO’s involvement in Buffer Stock trial

    The Criminal Division of the High Court in Accra has granted the Office of the Attorney-General (A-G) a final opportunity to justify its decision to involve a lawyer from the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in the ongoing trial of former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company Limited (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, and four others. 

    This development comes after Justice Francis Achibonga, a Court of Appeal judge sitting as an additional High Court judge, on Wednesday, April 29, expunged the name of the EOCO lawyer, Radiatu Abdulai, from the ongoing trial.

    The judge’s ruling was triggered by counsel for the first accused, Godfred Yeboah Dame, who questioned Radiatu Abdulai’s representation of the Republic. Mr Dame noted that “there has been no due authorisation of the lawyer to prosecute, adding that the Law Officers Act of 1974 (NRCD 279) and the Legal Services Act of 1993 regulated the performance of functions of the Office of the Attorney-General”. 


    According to a statement in circulation, Godfred Yeboah Dame who was the former deputy Attorney General and Minister of Justice justified that “Per the Law Officers Act, only public officers mandated by an executive instrument and certified to be on a rank equivalent to one of the posts in the Office of the Attorney-General, can appear in court with the Attorney-General or be mandated to prosecute or perform the functions of the A-G”.  

    Read the statement below:

    Court strikes out EOCO lawyer as counsel for Republic and gives A-G one last chance to produce authorisationDownload

     In 2025, Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company Limited, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, were granted bail totaling GHS150 million by the High Court in Accra. Hanan had a share of GHS100 million in the bail and was to provide six sureties, four of whom must prove ownership of landed property.

    His wife, on the other hand, was granted bail in the sum of GHS50 million with four sureties, three of whom must own property within the jurisdiction of the court.

    The duo have pleaded not guilty in the National Food and Buffer Stock Company case. They stand accused of 24 counts, including stealing, defrauding by false pretences, willful misuse of public funds, money laundering, and exploiting public office for personal benefit. The court has directed that the sureties submit copies of their Ghana Cards.

    The court also ordered that the names of the accused persons be added to a stop-list at all entry and exit points in the country, including airports, seaports, and border crossings. Until the final determination of the case, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and Faiza Seidu Wuni are required to report to the investigator every Wednesday.

    Abdul-Wahab is standing trial over allegations of large-scale financial misconduct during his time in office. He was arrested on June 25, along with his wife. EOCO granted a GHS30 million bail to his wife, while her husband remained in custody pending the fulfillment of his GHS60 million bail condition.

    The arrest, which took place simultaneously in Accra and Tamale, also led to the detention of a third, unnamed individual believed to be linked to the investigation.

    On Tuesday, July 8, the former NAFCO boss was released from the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) after being detained for 14 days. Abdul-Wahab was released after meeting a GHS60 million bail condition backed by two guarantors.

    On June 25, Hanan and his spouse were taken into custody over suspected mismanagement of funds while he led the government agency. His wife was granted bail earlier, set at GHS30 million.

    Earlier reports indicated that Mr. Hanan had met the bail terms; however, he remained in the custody of EOCO, a situation that drew backlash from the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), which described the terms as harsh and unfair.A third suspect, an unnamed individual believed to be linked to the investigation, has also been detained.

    Meanwhile, a list of luxury assets belonging to Hanan Abdul-Wahab has been made public by the Attorney General (A-G) and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine.His assets include a five-bedroom house at Chain Homes valued at $1.625 million, a three-bedroom house at Cantonments purchased for $600,000, and multiple plots of land at the Airport Development Area worth $750,000.Other properties include a 17-bedroom boutique hotel in Gumani, Tamale, acquired for $250,000; a four-bedroom bungalow at Dzorwulu, Accra, valued at over GHS4.14 million; and a 0.32-acre parcel of government land purchased for GHS307,200.

    The Attorney General made the disclosure while addressing journalists at a press briefing in Accra on Wednesday, October 22, as part of the Government Accountability Series. He added that the recent development was made possible through collaboration with the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), after several properties and bank transactions were traced to Abdul-Wahab.

    But Abdul-Wahab has denied all allegations leveled against him by the Attorney General. In a statement issued on Wednesday, October 22, Mr. Aludiba noted that he has instructed his lawyers to follow up on the allegations.“I wish to state, respectfully, that these claims are untrue and do not reflect the facts of the matter. I have no involvement in the issues being referred to, and I find the comments deeply unfortunate.“I look forward to the opportunity to present my side and to have my day in court, where I am confident that the truth will be made clear,” the statement added.

    Meanwhile, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has released a fifty-page report covering investigations and prosecutions carried out between January 1 and July 31 this year.The OSP’s Seventh Half-Yearly Report is pursuant to Section 3(3) of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959). The document also outlines key developments in the Office’s operations.

    According to the OSP, despite resistance from powerful interests, it stayed focused on executing its mandate during this period. As such, the Office successfully progressed significant corruption-related investigations to the stage of court proceedings while also initiating new inquiries into suspected acts of corruption.”Then again, the Office, as one of three implementing partners of the new National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Strategy and Implementing Plan, is fashioning and moulding anti-corruption structures that would stand the test of time. The task ahead remains formidable. Much more so is our resolve to perform.

    “This reporting period was characterised by intensification of the Office’s prosecutorial mandate. We advanced high-profile investigations to court and initiated bold inquiries into suspected corruption, often in the face of deep-seated resistance from entrenched interests.”Notwithstanding these expected challenges, the Office remains resolute and guided by the rule of law, fairness, firmness, evidence-based action, and the interest of the public. We recognise that the fight against corruption cannot be waged and won only through punitive action and incarceration,” parts of the report read.

    The legislative framework of the Office of the Special Prosecutor mandates the Authority to crack down on corruption, recover assets, and confiscate illicit property.”Indeed, the legislative set-up of the Office leans heavily on corruption prevention and asset recovery and disgorgement of tainted property. Consequently, we proceed on sustainable anti-corruption outcomes by pairing enforcement with robust prevention and asset recovery, especially founded on our unique plea bargaining regime.

    “In this spirit, the Office scaled up its preventive mandate through active engagement with public institutions, private sector actors, and civil society, and secured convictions and asset recovery through impactful plea bargaining. We also reckon that the nation’s anti-corruption legal framework requires re-imagination, modernisation, and retooling to address the immense scale and complexity of modern corruption in the context of our social, economic, and political constructs.

    “On this score, the Office has proposed the inclusion of a new chapter in the Constitution dedicated to the fight against corruption through definitive constitutional expression by the institution of proposed concrete measures to effectively and comprehensively suppress and repress corruption in public life as well as in the private sector, chief among which include lifestyle audits, non-conviction-based asset recovery, enhanced asset declaration and verification regime, and reverse onus presumption of corruption as the foundation of both anti-corruption criminal proceedings and civil asset recovery proceedings,” parts of the report added.

    The Office is also leading the charge in respect of the passage of a comprehensive Corrupt Practices Act and Conduct of Public Officers Act. Currently, sixty-seven (67) cases are being handled by the Office, all of which are undergoing comprehensive review.The corruption cases being investigated by the OSP include: the Minerals Income Investment Fund, Ghana Airports Company Limited, Ghana Education Service, National Commission on Culture, Ghana Revenue Authority/Tata Consulting Services, National Service Authority, Ministry of Health/Service Ghana Auto Group Limited, and the National Cathedral.

    The others are: Tema Oil Refinery and Tema Energy and Processing Limited, the Electricity Company of Ghana Limited, State lands, Stool lands, and other vested lands, Illegal Mining, the National Sports Authority, Customs Division of Ghana Revenue Authority, Bank of Ghana, and the Estate of Kwadwo Owusu-Afriyie, alias Sir John.

  • Former GIHOC MD Maxwell Kofi Jumah in EOCO custody – Report

    Former GIHOC MD Maxwell Kofi Jumah in EOCO custody – Report

    The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has reportedly held in custody the former Managing Director of GIHOC Distilleries Company Limited, Maxwell Kofi Jumah.

    According to reports, some EOCO personnel picked him up at his private residence in Kumasi on Wednesday, 28th April. Reports suggest that EOCO had raided his residence a week before his arrest. 

    Meanwhile, the cause of his arrest is yet to be made public. However, many have speculated that his arrest could be related to activities administered under his leadership at GIHOC. EOCO has consistently held several prominent persons as part of its enforcement operations. 

    Last year, the Former Managing Director of GIHOC Distilleries, secured a bail of GHS500,000 with two sureties.

    He was arrested in connection with the alleged theft of vehicles belonging to the state company.

    On Monday, 30 June, Mr Jumah secured the bail after appearing at the CID headquarters, where he was being held for questioning.

    Per reports, he was picked up at his residence in Kumasi on Sunday, June 29. Maxwell Kofi Jumah was said to be in the custody of the Ashanti Regional Police Command.

    It was reported that security personnel in May attempted to retrieve state vehicles in his possession. The personnel were unable to, as Mr Jumah was not home.

    In reaction to the event, Mr. Jumah, in a Facebook post, wrote, “I hear the Mahama people want to come for the GIHOC car in my possession. Can someone tell them that the car is parked safely?”

    “They can come for it. They should also prepare to hand over my properties to me. It is more than the car. A whole lot more. Interesting times ahead.”

    Sources say Mr Jumah was investigated for unauthorised sale of assets and vehicle acquisition during his tenure. According to reports, he sold company properties in Tema valued at over $700,000 without authorization.

    Maxwell Kofi Jumah was appointed to head GIHOC in 2017 by former President Nana Akufo-Addo.

    In December 2024, the immediate past government directed all of its appointees to return state vehicles by January 3, 2025.

    The Ghana Police Service led by Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Lydia Yaako Donkor has confirmed that police have so far recovered three of the vehicles linked to the case.

    “As of this afternoon, we have retrieved three of the vehicles in question,” she added.

    “He is cooperating with the investigation, and we will proceed based on the evidence gathered.”

    The EOCO has similar mandates to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). EOCO is a specialized intelligence-led law enforcement agency in Ghana established to monitor, investigate, and prosecute economic and organized crimes. 

    Established by the Economic and Organised Crime Office Act, 2010 (Act 804), it replaced the former Serious Fraud Office (SFO) to provide a more robust framework for tackling complex financial crimes.

  • Shatta Wale demands apology from EOCO boss over Lamborghini controversy

    Shatta Wale demands apology from EOCO boss over Lamborghini controversy

    Ghanaian dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, is demanding an apology from the Executive Director of Ghana’s Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Raymond Archer, citing reputational and brand damage regarding investigations into a Lamborghini linked to former National Signals Bureau Director-General, Kwabena Adu-Boahene.

    He made these remarks during an appearance on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen on Wednesday, 11 March, stating that the controversy took a toll on his brand both internationally and locally, leading to his loss of some major deals and gigs.

    “I want to boldly say that the EOCO boss needs to apologise to my brand, not me, Shatta Wale, because they have really tarnished my image in Ghana and even abroad,” he stated.

    He believes the case could have been handled differently and even better if the EOCO boss had dealt with him privately and not made the case public.

    Referring to how an Elantra that was gifted to him by the embattled MenzGold boss, Nana Appiah Mensah (NAM 1), around 2017-2018 was taken from him by authorities after the former was implicated in some fraud cases.

    “The best thing they could have said was, ‘Shatta, come and take your car,’ but to hear another story that the car is proceeds of crime, I was like, ‘where is this coming from?’ At a point, I felt like I was not safe in this country.”

    Shatta Wale was arrested at his residence in Accra on 20 August 2025 by Ghana’s Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over his Lamborghini Urus, which authorities alleged was linked to a $4 million U.S. fraud case.

    Shatta Wale maintained that he has no dealings with the former state official and questioned why the issue was not handled privately. He said the situation has created the impression that he knowingly purchased a stolen vehicle, which he described as unfair.

    He also expressed fears over his safety in the country after EOCO gave him about 3 different reasons behind his arrest and seizure of his Lambo. According to him, when EOCO first raided his house, the reason was as a result of his involvement with Adu Boahene; however, later he was told to change his story from one criminal being prosecuted by US authorities, when he thought he could leave with his Urus, he was informed the car was a proceeds of crime and that somebody had been shot in the said car.

    Meanwhile, EOCO revealed that Shatta Wale did not have any documentation that shows that he owns or purchased a 2019 Lamborghini Urus, a car which was identified by the FBI and the US Justice Department as proceeds of a $4 million crime.

    The documentation being referenced is in terms of receipt or transfer documents.

    According to EOCO, he rather has a customs declaration document in his possession bearing the name of Nana Kwabena Amuah, who is currently in jail.

    The singer was also unable to identify the person from whom he purchased the car in question.

    He is reported to have said he purchased it from the “Street” and from someone possibly called “ZAK” who may have contacted him on WhatsApp but whose identity he does not know and whose contact he has thrown away.

    Shatta Wale’s EOCO interrogation delayed by scheduling issues

    According to EOCO in a press statement issued on August 21, an invitation was issued to Charles Nii Armah Mensah to report on August 13.

    This was, however, rescheduled for August 20, 2025 at 10am.

    “Counsel for Charles Nii Armah Mensah, indicated to EOCO officers that they would prefer to report at 11am. EOCO readjusted its schedule to align with their time. Shortly before 11am, Counsel for Nii Armah called EOCO to claim that his client was not available and that he was also busy,” a part of the statement noted.

    EOCO indicated to the singer’s Counsel that he and his client were expected to report as scheduled.

    Charles Nii Armah Mensah arrived in the Office around 3pm and, according to EOCO, insisted that he was not going to cooperate until his counsel arrived, a right which he is entitled and was accorded him.

    “EOCO investigators and Charles Nii Armah Mensah waited from 11am till 5pm before his Counsel showed up. Incidentally, EOCO’s closing time is 5pm. Nevertheless, EOCO staff and the entire operational team chose to carry on with the interrogation, which ended around 9pm. Officers eventually left the Office around 11pm,” the statement further revealed.

    Shortly after interrogation ended, Shatta Wale was on Wednesday night granted bail of GHC10,000,000 with two sureties to be justified.

    Charles Nii Armah Mensah would only leave EOCO’s custody after it undertakes surety inspection, which is a standard protocol.

  • 320 arrested by EOCO in Kumasi over QNET fraud raid

    320 arrested by EOCO in Kumasi over QNET fraud raid

    Three hundred and twenty individuals in Kumasi have been  arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO)  in its fight against organised crime.

    The raid, carried out today, Thursday, November 6, 2025, was announced by EOCO as a major breakthrough in its ongoing operation against human trafficking and economic crimes linked to the QNET fraud scheme.

    Of that number, 25 are being treated as suspected members of the fraud and trafficking network, while the remaining 295 are believed to be victims who were lured into QNET-related employment and human trafficking schemes.

    This operation is larger than the Kasoa raid two weeks ago, which resulted in more than 26 arrests.

    EOCO says this major raid was not random but the result of months of careful investigations, showing its commitment to tracking down and prosecuting people involved in economic and organised crime.

    The 25 people believed to be behind the scheme are being questioned and will face deeper investigations, with the aim of taking them to court and securing convictions under Ghana’s laws.

    The agency is also actively working with QNET to “clamp down on the misuse of their brand name to traffic and defraud innocent individuals.”

    EOCO has assured the public that it will keep fighting financial and organised crime, and is encouraging people to report anything suspicious.

    The QNET scheme is known for tricking people with promises of big profits or well-paid jobs abroad, but many end up being deceived, trapped in debt, or forced to recruit others.

    This is why the operation is considered both a fraud and a human trafficking scheme disguised as a business opportunity.

    EOCO’s action targets the local actors exploiting the model.

    The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), in a joint operation on Friday, October 17, busted a human trafficking syndicate operated mainly by Ghanaians and Ivorians.

    In a statement shared the same day, the crime intelligence agency announced that following the raid, it had successfully rescued 26 victims of human trafficking, comprising sixteen (16) Ghanaians and ten (10) Ivorians.

    These nationals had fallen victim to job opportunity scams run by individuals posing as recruitment agents for QNET, a multinational company known for its wellness and lifestyle products.

    The operation, dubbed “Operation Quest,” was conducted by EOCO’s Anti-Human Trafficking Unit in collaboration with QNET, around 10:30 a.m.

    “The operation, code-named Operation Quest, followed intelligence that some foreigners and Ghanaians had been trafficked under the guise of employment with the QNET Company — a reputable organisation that trades in wellness and lifestyle products.

    The suspects include two (2) Ivorians and seven (7) Ghanaians, while the victims were made up of ten (10) Ivorians and sixteen (16) Ghanaians,” the statement noted.

    The organisation clarified that these individuals had no legitimate ties to the company and were exploiting QNET’s reputation to carry out their illicit activities.

    “All nine (9) suspects are currently in the custody of EOCO to assist in investigations,” parts of the statement added.

    EOCO cautioned the public against falling for such scams and advised that all reports of employment offers purportedly from QNET be directed to the appropriate authorities. It also reminded the public that the company is working to restore its reputation, which has suffered due to impersonation by groups and agencies using its name for fraudulent recruitment schemes.

    “EOCO wishes to advise the general public to report all cases of individuals and groups who claim to be agents of QNET who can provide job opportunities at the company, either in Ghana or abroad.

    In July this year, EOCO and QNET signed a joint MoU to clamp down on criminal actors using the name of QNET to traffic persons,” the statement continued.

    EOCO further emphasised its commitment to protecting the public from organised crime and encouraged anyone with relevant information to contact the office directly via its official channels.

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    Meanwhile, barely two months ago, the Ghana Police, in a collaborative intelligence-aided operation with the operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, rescued twenty (20) Ghanaians who were trafficked to the Uyo Local Government Area of Abia State.

    The twenty included 10 females and 10 males, all confirmed to be Ghanaian nationals.

    The rescue was announced by the command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), DSP Timfon John, in a statement in Uyo on Wednesday.

    In the statement, she disclosed that the rescue operation was undertaken following an official request for assistance from the Ghana Police Service and INTERPOL.

    “On August 18, 2025, operatives of the command successfully rescued 20 Ghanians trafficked to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

    ‘’The human trafficking victims were rescued from a compound in Obio Etoi village, Uyo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, after an operation that was a collaborative effort following a formal request for assistance from the Ghana Police Service and INTERPOL, she revealed adding that “the raid led to the rescue of 10 males and 10 females (names withheld), all confirmed to be Ghanaian nationals,” the statement read.

    The victims who were rescued in a well-fenced building around 4 pm, John revealed, appeared disoriented and unable to speak. Investigators believe their orientation and countenance suggest potential hypnotism hence their inability to assist with investigations.

    “Acting on credible information, operatives surrounded a well-fenced building at approximately 1617 hours on Monday, August 18, 2025

    ‘’The victims presently appear disoriented and have been unable to provide useful information, leading investigators to suspect they might have been hypnotised”, John added.

    However, investigations are underway “…and further developments will be communicated to the public as they become available,’’ the statement added.

  • QNET victims: EOCO rescues 16 Ghanaians, 10 Ivorians in a joint human trafficking operation, apprehends suspects

    QNET victims: EOCO rescues 16 Ghanaians, 10 Ivorians in a joint human trafficking operation, apprehends suspects

    The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), in a joint operation on Friday, October 17, busted a human trafficking syndicate operated mainly by Ghanaians and Ivorians.

    In a statement shared the same day, the crime intelligence agency announced that following the raid, it had successfully rescued 26 victims of human trafficking, comprising sixteen (16) Ghanaians and ten (10) Ivorians.

    These nationals had fallen victim to job opportunity scams run by individuals posing as recruitment agents for QNET, a multinational company known for its wellness and lifestyle products.

    The operation, dubbed “Operation Quest,” was conducted by EOCO’s Anti-Human Trafficking Unit in collaboration with QNET, around 10:30 a.m.

    “The operation, code-named Operation Quest, followed intelligence that some foreigners and Ghanaians had been trafficked under the guise of employment with the QNET Company — a reputable organisation that trades in wellness and lifestyle products.

    The suspects include two (2) Ivorians and seven (7) Ghanaians, while the victims were made up of ten (10) Ivorians and sixteen (16) Ghanaians,” the statement noted.

    The organisation clarified that these individuals had no legitimate ties to the company and were exploiting QNET’s reputation to carry out their illicit activities.

    “All nine (9) suspects are currently in the custody of EOCO to assist in investigations,” parts of the statement added.

    EOCO cautioned the public against falling for such scams and advised that all reports of employment offers purportedly from QNET be directed to the appropriate authorities. It also reminded the public that the company is working to restore its reputation, which has suffered due to impersonation by groups and agencies using its name for fraudulent recruitment schemes.

    “EOCO wishes to advise the general public to report all cases of individuals and groups who claim to be agents of QNET who can provide job opportunities at the company, either in Ghana or abroad.

    In July this year, EOCO and QNET signed a joint MoU to clamp down on criminal actors using the name of QNET to traffic persons,” the statement continued.

    EOCO further emphasised its commitment to protecting the public from organised crime and encouraged anyone with relevant information to contact the office directly via its official channels.

    Meanwhile, barely two months ago, the Ghana Police, in a collaborative intelligence-aided operation with the operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, rescued twenty (20) Ghanaians who were trafficked to the Uyo Local Government Area of Abia State.

    The twenty included 10 females and 10 males, all confirmed to be Ghanaian nationals.

    The rescue was announced by the command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), DSP Timfon John, in a statement in Uyo on Wednesday.

    In the statement, she disclosed that the rescue operation was undertaken following an official request for assistance from the Ghana Police Service and INTERPOL.

    “On August 18, 2025, operatives of the command successfully rescued 20 Ghanians trafficked to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

    ‘’The human trafficking victims were rescued from a compound in Obio Etoi village, Uyo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, after an operation that was a collaborative effort following a formal request for assistance from the Ghana Police Service and INTERPOL, she revealed adding that “the raid led to the rescue of 10 males and 10 females (names withheld), all confirmed to be Ghanaian nationals,” the statement read.

    The victims who were rescued in a well-fenced building around 4 pm, John revealed, appeared disoriented and unable to speak. Investigators believe their orientation and countenance suggest potential hypnotism hence their inability to assist with investigations.

    “Acting on credible information, operatives surrounded a well-fenced building at approximately 1617 hours on Monday, August 18, 2025

    ‘’The victims presently appear disoriented and have been unable to provide useful information, leading investigators to suspect they might have been hypnotised”, John added.

    However, investigations are underway “…and further developments will be communicated to the public as they become available,’’ the statement added.

    The Nigerian Police supported Operation mark about the third rescue operation successfully carried out by the Ghana Police Service this year.

    About four months ago, a group of two hundred and two (202) Ghanaians who were lured with fake promises such as lucrative job opportunities in foreign countries by a human trafficking and scam syndicate, Q-Net (QuestNet International), operating in Nigeria, were rescued and repatriated, according to Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.

    “The traffickers lure unsuspecting compatriots under the pretext of facilitating their travel to France or other European countries for lucrative job opportunities”, he said.

    Also, in a separate development, Ghana Police, in a joint operation with the International Police (INTERPOL), launched a crack down on scammers in the country, arresting sixty-eight suspected individuals involved in romance scams and sextortion.

    In a release shared by INTERPOL on its official website, the international security agency revealed that the operation, dubbed Operation Contender 3.0 and funded by the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office under the African Joint Operation against Cybercrime project, discovered that these criminal syndicates caused USD 450,000 in financial losses, with USD 70,000 recovered in cash.

    “Ghanaian authorities arrested 68 individuals, seized 835 devices and identified 108 victims. Their investigations revealed USD 450,000 in financial losses, with USD 70,000 recovered,” excerpts of the statement revealed.

    According to INTERPOL, the operation was targeted at criminal networks exploiting social media and dating platforms to carry out romance scams and sextortion.

    “The crackdown targeted transnational criminal networks exploiting digital platforms, particularly social media, to manipulate victims and defraud them financially. Specifically, the operation focused on romance scams, where perpetrators build online relationships to extract money from victims, and sextortion, in which victims are blackmailed with explicit images or videos,” the statement said.

    INTERPOL explained: “…For romance scams, the suspects had used fake profiles, forged identities and stolen images to deceive victims. The scammers extracted payments using a range of schemes, including fake courier and customs shipment fees. In sextortion cases, offenders secretly recorded intimate videos during explicit chats and used them for blackmail.”

  • I will lead a demonstration against Ghana Police – NPP’s Mustapha after Abronye’s arrest

    I will lead a demonstration against Ghana Police – NPP’s Mustapha after Abronye’s arrest

     New Patriotic Party (NPP), National Youth Organiser, Salam Mustapha, has expressed his disgust and distaste at the government over the arrest and detainment of Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Kwame Baffoe, widely known as Abronye DC.

    The Ghana Police, in an official statement shared on their Twitter page, confirmed the NPP member’s arrest on Monday, September 8. “The Ghana Police Service has today, 08/09/25, arrested Mr. Kwame Baffoe @ Abronye for offensive conduct conducive to the breach of the peace,” the statement read, confirming he is in their custody awaiting arraignment before the Court.

     He is scheduled to make his second court appearance on Friday, September 12, after his first court appearance on Tuesday, September 9.

    During the court proceedings, the NPP Bono Chairman’s legal team requested bail after the presiding judge scheduled his next appearance within the next three days. However, the Accra Circuit Court judge denied the request, and Abronye is to remain in police custody until his next appearance.

    The denial of bail visibly upset some NPP members, who appeared in court in solidarity with their party chairman.

    He arrived in handcuffs, escorted by police officers in a black police van known as “Black Maria,” sparking concern among members of the opposition NPP, including the party’s National Youth Organiser, Salam Mustapha. 

    During a media engagement yesterday, after the court session, he was seen outside EOCO’s premises, openly criticising the government, stressing that power changes hands and predicting the opposition would retaliate when in office.

    He warned of an imminent demonstration against the entire police force led by the  Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, accusing them of being biased and partisan in their treatment of Abronye.

    “This is an affront to the democracy we are all building. And so, if this government does not stop harassing members of the NPP, I’m telling you, today, we are going to demonstrate against the police. (sic) I, the National Youth Organiser, am going to lead it.,” he announced.

    Mustapha criticised how Abronye’s case of misdemeanour was being treated like a criminal case rather than a civil matter. He stated that Abronye “wasn’t a criminal to be transported in handcuffs and in a Black Maria,” calling it a waste of taxpayers’ money and the time of concerned individuals.

    . He further warned the government against what he described as the mistreatment of NPP party members, stating, “Power has an end, the tables will turn, and we will all have our revenge.”

    Meanwhile, Daniel Martey Addo, the lawyer representing Abronye and Managing Counsel at Nkrumah & Associates, commended the adherence to legal procedures during his client’s arraignment. He, however, questioned the prosecution’s intentions, stating, “It appears that the prosecution would just want him to be remanded. For whatever reason, you gave us an invite and the charges levelled against my client were just misdemeanours. In law, you would know that there are categories of offences, and a misdemeanor is the basic one that should not be the reason an accused person is remanded.”

    According to reports, armed police stormed former NPP Youth Organiser Moses Abor’s house in search of Abronye on Sunday, September 8.

    Last week, Abronye made headlines after formally writing to eight different countries, including Côte d’Ivoire, the United States, France, Italy, Canada, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Germany, seeking protection for his safety in Ghana. Defending his action, he cited “consistent, escalating political persecution, threats to my life, and systemic abuse of state security powers by the current Government of Ghana.”

    In early July, Abronye was in the news for engaging in a legal dispute with law enforcement agencies, including the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), National Intelligence Bureau (NIB), and the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine. He challenged these institutions in court over what he described as unlawful breaches of the 48-hour detention limit for suspects, claiming they had not met their bail conditions.

    He urged the Supreme Court to declare that the continued detention of suspects by EOCO and NIB beyond 48 hours, solely because they have not met bail conditions, constitutes a violation of Article 14(3) of the Constitution and is therefore unconstitutional. Abronye has asked the apex court to provide a proper interpretation of Article 14(3), which states: “A person who is arrested, restricted or detained for the purpose of bringing him before a court in execution of an order of a court; or upon reasonable suspicion of his having committed or being about to commit a criminal offence under the laws of Ghana, and who is not released, shall be brought before a court within forty-eight hours after the arrest, restriction or detention.”

    He argues that EOCO and NIB lack constitutional authority to detain anyone beyond 48 hours without judicial authorisation, regardless of whether bail has been granted but not executed, and wants the court to declare so. Abronye also seeks clarification on cases where EOCO and NIB impose excessive or punitive bail conditions, which he claims deprive suspects of actual release. According to him, this “constitutes a constructive denial of bail” and “undermines the purpose and spirit of Article 14, especially clause 3.”

    The plaintiff is urging the court to issue an order directing EOCO and NIB to take all necessary and lawful steps to ensure that all persons arrested and granted bail, but unable to fulfil the bail conditions imposed, are either released or brought before a court of competent jurisdiction within 48 hours of their arrest or detention. The defendants have fourteen days after service of the statement of the plaintiff’s case to file their own statement of defence. Abronye’s legal action follows the detention and bail terms of some members of the previous government.

    Meanwhile, Abronye’s arrest comes days after EOCO held the presidential candidate and leader of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), Kofi Akpaloo, in custody for alleged financial misappropriation and other related misconduct. On Wednesday, September 3, Akpaloo was picked up at his Kumasi residence by EOCO officials for interrogation. He had contested the presidency in the 2024 general elections, where he obtained 5,219 votes, representing 0.09%. EOCO has recently focused on investigating high-profile political figures and business leaders.

    EOCO was established by the Economic and Organised Crime Office Act, 2010 (Act 804), as a specialised agency to monitor and investigate economic and organised crime. On the authority of the Attorney-General, it prosecutes these offences to recover proceeds of crime and provide for related matters. The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has a similar mandate. Recently, the OSP released a fifty-page report covering investigations and prosecutions carried out between January 1 and July 31 this year.

    The OSP’s Seventh Half-Yearly Report, pursuant to Section 3(3) of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959), outlines key developments in the Office’s operations. According to the report, despite resistance from powerful interests, the OSP remained focused on executing its mandate. The Office successfully advanced significant corruption-related investigations to the stage of court proceedings while also initiating new inquiries into suspected acts of corruption.

    “Then again, the Office, as one of three implementing partners of the new National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Strategy and Implementing Plan, is fashioning and moulding anti-corruption structures that would stand the test of time. The task ahead remains formidable. Much more so is our resolve to perform. This reporting period was characterised by the intensification of the Office’s prosecutorial mandate. 

    “We advanced high-profile investigations to court and initiated bold inquiries into suspected corruption, often in the face of deep-seated resistance from entrenched interests. Notwithstanding these expected challenges, the Office remains resolute and guided by the rule of law, fairness, firmness, evidence-based action, and the interest of the public. We recognise that the fight against corruption cannot be waged and won only through punitive action and incarceration,” parts of the report read.

    The legislative framework of the OSP mandates the authority to combat corruption, recover assets, and confiscate illicit property. “Indeed, the legislative set-up of the Office leans heavily on corruption prevention and asset recovery and disgorgement of tainted property. Consequently, we proceed on sustainable anti-corruption outcomes by pairing enforcement with robust prevention and asset recovery, especially founded on our unique plea bargaining regime. In this spirit, the Office scaled up its preventive mandate through active engagement with public institutions, private sector actors, and civil society, and secured convictions and asset recovery through impactful plea bargaining. We also reckon that the nation’s anti-corruption legal framework requires re-imagination, modernisation, and retooling to address the immense scale and complexity of modern corruption in the context of our social, economic, and political constructs. 

    On this score, the Office has proposed the inclusion of a new chapter in the Constitution dedicated to the fight against corruption through definitive constitutional expression by the institution of proposed concrete measures to effectively and comprehensively suppress and repress corruption in public life as well as in the private sector, chief among which include lifestyle audit, non-conviction-based asset recovery, enhanced asset declaration and verification regime, and reverse onus presumption of corruption as the foundation of both anti-corruption criminal proceedings and civil asset recovery proceedings,” parts of the report added.

    The Office is also leading the effort for the passage of a comprehensive Corrupt Practices Act and Conduct of Public Officers Act. Currently, sixty-seven cases are being handled by the Office, all of which are undergoing comprehensive review.

  • Reasons behind Abronye’s arrest

    Reasons behind Abronye’s arrest

    Ghana Police has confirmed the arrest of Mr Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC.

    He was arrested on Monday, September 8. In a statement shared by the Police on their official X(formerly Twitter) handle, they detailed that,

    “The Ghana Police Service has today, 08/09/25, arrested Mr. Kwame Baffoe @ Abronye for Offensive conduct conducive to the breach of the peace”, confirming he is in their custody awaiting arraignment before the Court.

    According to reports, armed police stormed former NPP Youth Organiser, Moses Abor’s house in search of Abronye on Sunday, September 8.

    Last week, Abronye made headlines after he formally wrote to eight different countries, including Côte d’Ivoire, the United States, France, Italy, Canada, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Germany seeking for protection over his safety in Ghana.

    Defending his reason for seeking asylum, he added that “consistent, escalating political persecution, threats to my life, and systemic abuse of state security powers by the current Government of Ghana”.

    Early July, Abronye was in the news for being involved in a legal brawl with some law enforcement agencies like the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) and the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine (defendants). He dragged these institutions to court over what he described as unlawful over what he described as breach of 48-hour detention of suspects on the basis that they have not met their bail conditions.

    He urged the Supreme Court to declare that the continued detention of suspects by EOCO and NIB beyond 48 hours, solely on the basis that they have not met bail conditions, however excessive, constitutes a violation of Article 14(3) and is unconstitutional.

    Abronye has prayed the apex court to give a proper interpretation of Article 14(3) of the Constitution. The law states that “A person who is arrested, restricted or detained for the purpose of bringing him before a court in execution of an order of a court; or upon reasonable suspicion of his having committed or being about to commit a criminal offence under the laws of Ghana, and who is not released, shall be brought before a court within forty-eight hours after the arrest, restriction or detention.”

    He asserts that the arresting institutions, including EOCO and NIB, lack constitutional authority to detain any person beyond 48 hours without judicial authorisation, regardless of whether bail has been granted but not executed, and wants the court to declare so.

    Mr Baffoe wants the court to tackle the issue where EOCO and NIB of grants bail on excessive, or punitive terms which deprive suspects of actual release.

    According to him, this “constitutes a constructive denial of bail” and “undermines the purpose and spirit of Article 14, especially clause 3.”

    The plaintiff is urging the court to issue an order directing EOCО and the NIB to take all necessary and lawful steps to ensure that all persons arrested and granted bail, but unable to fulfil the bail conditions imposed, are either released or brought before a court of competent jurisdiction within 48 hours of their arrest or detention.

    The defendants have within fourteen days after the service on them of the statement of the plaintiff’s case, inclusive of the day of service, to file or cause to be filed for them a statement of the defendant’s case in an action of the suit.

    Abronye’s legal redress comes after the detention and bail term of some members of the erstwhile government.

    Meanwhile, Abronye’s arrest comes days after the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) held in custody the presidential candidate and leader of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), Kofi Akpaloo, for alleged financial misappropriation and other related financial misconduct.

    On Wednesday, September 3, Kofi Akpaloo was picked up at his residence in Kumasi by EOCO officials for interrogation. Mr Akpaloo vied for presidency in the 2024 general elections. Prior to the election, Akpaloo expressed strong confidence in his chances for a decisive win, predicting victory over major contenders.

    However, he obtained 5,219 being 0.09%. Recently, EOCO has given much attention to investigating high-profile political figures and business leaders.

    The Economic and Organised Crime Office was established by the Economic and Organised Crime Office Act , 2010 (Act 804) as a specialized agency to monitor and investigate economic and organised crime and on the authority of the Attorney-General prosecute these offenses to recover the proceeds of crime and provide for related matters.

    The EOCO has similar mandates to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). Recently, the OSP released a fifty-page report covering investigations and prosecutions carried out between January 1 and July 31 this year.

    The OSP’s Seventh Half-yearly Report is pursuant to Section 3(3) of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959). The document also outlines key developments in the Office’s operations.

    According to the OSP, despite resistance from powerful interests, it stayed focused on executing its mandate during this period. As such, the Office successfully progressed significant corruption-related investigations to the stage of court proceedings, while also initiating new inquiries into suspected acts of corruption.

    “Then again, the Office, as one of three implementing partners of the new National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Strategy and Implementing Plan, is fashioning and moulding anti-corruption structures that would stand the test of time. The task ahead remains formidable. Much more so is our resolve to perform.

    “This reporting period was characterised by intensification of the Office’s prosecutorial mandate. We advanced high-profile investigations to court and initiated bold inquiries into suspected corruption, often in the face of deep-seated resistance from entrenched interests.

    “Notwithstanding these expected challenges, the Office remains resolute and guided by the rule of law, fairness, firmness, evidence-based action, and the interest of the public. We recognise that the fight against corruption cannot be waged and won only through punitive action and incarceration,” parts of the report read.

    The legislative framework of the Office of the Special Prosecutor mandates the Authority to crack down on corruption, recover assets, and confiscate illicit property.

    “Indeed, the legislative set-up of the Office leans heavily on corruption-prevention and asset recovery and disgorgement of tainted property. Consequently, we proceed on sustainable anti-corruption outcomes by pairing enforcement with robust prevention and asset recovery, especially founded on our unique plea bargaining regime.

    In this spirit, the Office scaled up its preventive mandate through active engagement with public institutions, private sector actors, civil society- and secured convictions and asset recovery through impactful plea bargaining. We also reckon that the nation’s anti-corruption legal framework requires re-imagination, modernisation and retooling to address the immense scale and complexity of modern corruption in the context of our social, economic and political constructs.

    “On this score, the Office has proposed the inclusion of a new chapter in the Constitution dedicated to the fight against corruption through definitive constitutional expression by the institution of proposed concrete measures to effectively and comprehensively suppress and repress corruption in public life as well as in the private sector chief among which include lifestyle audit non-conviction-based asset recovery, enhanced asset declaration and verification regime, and reverse onus presumption of corruption as the foundation of both anti-corruption criminal proceedings and civil asset recovery proceedings,” parts of the report added.

    The Office is also leading the charge in respect of the passage of a comprehensive Corrupt Practices Act and Conduct of Public Officers Act.

    Currently, sixty-seven(67) cases are being handled by the Office, all of which are undergoing comprehensive review.

  • EOCO picks up Kofi Akpaloo for interrogation – Report

    EOCO picks up Kofi Akpaloo for interrogation – Report

    The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) reportedly has the presidential candidate and leader of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), Kofi Akpaloo, in its custody.

    According to reports, Mr Akpaloo was picked up at his residence in Kumasi by EOCO officials for interrogation. Meanwhile, EOCO is yet to confirm this information.

    Mr Akpaloo vied for presidency in the 2024 general elections. Prior to the election, Akpaloo expressed strong confidence in his chances for a decisive win, predicting victory over major contenders. However, he obtained 5,219 being 0.09%.


    The new development has got many questioning the circumstances surrounding Kofi Akpaloo’s arrest. Recently, EOCO has been investigating high-profile political figures and business leaders.

    The Economic and Organised Crime Office was established by the Economic and Organised Crime Office Act , 2010 (Act 804) as a specialized agency to monitor and investigate economic and organised crime and on the authority of the Attorney-General prosecute these offenses to recover the proceeds of crime and provide for related matters.


    The EOCO has similar mandates to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). Recently, the OSP released a fifty-page report covering investigations and prosecutions carried out between January 1 and July 31 this year.

    The OSP’s Seventh Half-yearly Report is pursuant to Section 3(3) of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959). The document also outlines key developments in the Office’s operations.

    According to the OSP, despite resistance from powerful interests, it stayed focused on executing its mandate during this period. As such, the Office successfully progressed significant corruption-related investigations to the stage of court proceedings, while also initiating new inquiries into suspected acts of corruption.

    “Then again, the Office, as one of three implementing partners of the new National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Strategy and Implementing Plan, is fashioning and moulding anti-corruption structures that would stand the test of time. The task ahead remains formidable. Much more so is our resolve to perform.

    “This reporting period was characterised by intensification of the Office’s prosecutorial mandate. We advanced high-profile investigations to court and initiated bold inquiries into suspected corruption, often in the face of deep-seated resistance from entrenched interests.

    “Notwithstanding these expected challenges, the Office remains resolute and guided by the rule of law, fairness, firmness, evidence-based action, and the interest of the public. We recognise that the fight against corruption cannot be waged and won only through punitive action and incarceration,” parts of the report read.

    The legislative framework of the Office of the Special Prosecutor mandates the Authority to crack down on corruption, recover assets, and confiscate illicit property.

    “Indeed, the legislative set-up of the Office leans heavily on corruption-prevention and asset recovery and disgorgement of tainted property. Consequently, we proceed on sustainable anti-corruption outcomes by pairing enforcement with robust prevention and asset recovery, especially founded on our unique plea bargaining regime.

    In this spirit, the Office scaled up its preventive mandate through active engagement with public institutions, private sector actors, civil society- and secured convictions and asset recovery through impactful plea bargaining. We also reckon that the nation’s anti-corruption legal framework requires re-imagination, modernisation and retooling to address the immense scale and complexity of modern corruption in the context of our social, economic and political constructs.

    “On this score, the Office has proposed the inclusion of a new chapter in the Constitution dedicated to the fight against corruption through definitive constitutional expression by the institution of proposed concrete measures to effectively and comprehensively suppress and repress corruption in public life as well as in the private sector chief among which include lifestyle audit non-conviction-based asset recovery, enhanced asset declaration and verification regime, and reverse onus presumption of corruption as the foundation of both anti-corruption criminal proceedings and civil asset recovery proceedings,” parts of the report added.

    The Office is also leading the charge in respect of the passage of a comprehensive Corrupt Practices Act and Conduct of Public Officers Act.

    Currently, sixty-seven(67) cases are being handled by the Office, all of which are undergoing comprehensive review.

    The corruption cases being investigated by OSP include: Minerals Income Investment Fund, Ghana Airports Company Limited, Ghana Education Service, National Commission on Culture, Ghana Revenue Authority/Tata Consulting Services, National Service Authority, Ministry of Health/Service Ghana Auto Group Limited, National Cathedral.

    The others are: Tema oil refinery and Tema Energy and Processing Limited and the Electricity Company of Ghana Limited, State lands, Stool lands, and other Vested lands, Illegal Mining, National Sports Authority, Customs Division of Ghana Revenue Authority, Bank of Ghana and Estate of Kwadwo Owusu-Afriyie, alias Sir John.

    It further hinted that “There were seven (7) convictions and one (1) acquittal in respect of the cases pending before the criminal courts during the period under review. The Office has filed an appeal in respect of the case in which the accused was acquitted.

    Additionally, one hundred and fifty-two (152) cases are at the preliminary investigation stage, with the OSP assuring that details will be made public once they progress to the next stage.

    The Office is also seized with one hundred and fifty-two (152) other cases at the preliminary investigation stage. These may be publicised if the Special Prosecutor determines that they are within the mandate of the Office and that they should be moved past the preliminary investigation stage.

    This is a policy intended to protect the privacy of individuals and the business operations of institutions and companies, and to avoid unnecessary stigmatization.

  • DVLA to roll out RFID vehicle plates in 2026 to curb smuggling of cars

    DVLA to roll out RFID vehicle plates in 2026 to curb smuggling of cars

    The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) is set for a massive overhaul in 2026, following the announcement of a new vehicle number plate system aimed at tackling smuggling and preventing the registration of vehicles that evade import duties.

    This move comes in response to the rising cases of car smuggling into West Africa, including Ghana. On August 26, the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) Head of Legal and Prosecutions, Leo Antony Siamah, revealed during a media engagement that 100 stolen luxury vehicles shipped into Ghana through dubious means had been recovered.

    Mr. Siamah cautioned the public to exercise extreme vigilance when purchasing vehicles, particularly high-end ones, to avoid becoming unwitting accomplices in criminal activities. He further disclosed that the anti-graft agency is currently investigating about 300 additional cases of suspected stolen vehicles in collaboration with Interpol, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

    Earlier in May 2025, an INTERPOL-led operation codenamed “Safe Wheels” dismantled a major vehicle trafficking network in West Africa. The exercise detected about 150 stolen vehicles and seized over 75 across 12 countries, including Ghana and Nigeria. The two-week operation also launched 18 new investigations and exposed two organised crime syndicates. Most of the stolen vehicles were trafficked from Canada, with others originating from France, Germany, and the Netherlands.

    In response, DVLA Chief Executive Officer, Julius Neequaye Kotey, in a statement shared on Facebook on Monday, August 25, 2025, announced that the new plates will be fitted with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology and linked directly to a central database. This innovation, he explained, will make it impossible to register “Togo cars” or vehicles smuggled into the country without proper documentation.

    “The new system will ensure that every vehicle can be authenticated against our database. This way, smuggled cars or those that have avoided the payment of duties cannot slip through the cracks,” he explained.

    He emphasized that the new number plate system is designed not only to ensure compliance but also to enhance road safety.
    “The introduction of a new number plate system is a significant step forward for vehicle regulation and security. The new plates will be equipped with RFID technology and other features to modernise vehicle management and improve road safety,” he said.

    According to the DVLA, the new plates will also facilitate toll payment in the future, as the embedded chip will allow vehicles to make automatic, cashless payments at toll points. Instead of showing the year of registration, the plates will display a regional code to simplify the identification of a vehicle’s origin. Other security features include a reflective surface to improve visibility at night and in bad weather conditions.

    Mr. Kotey added that although the nationwide rollout is expected in 2026, work is still ongoing to finalise the design and ensure the plates meet both local and international security standards.
    “This is about more than just plates — it is about creating a secure, transparent, and modern vehicle management system that benefits both motorists and the general public,” he added.

    Beyond the new plates, the DVLA has also revealed that it will soon roll out an e-licence as part of its broader digital transformation agenda to modernise service delivery and improve convenience for Ghanaian drivers.

    This was disclosed by Mr. Kotey on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, during the launch of the DVLA Lorry Terminal Project at Circle.
    He said: “The launch of the Lorry Terminal Project aims to bring DVLA services closer to drivers. The services provided are acquisition of a driver’s licence, renewal of licence, replacement of missing and expired licences, and conversion of a foreign driver’s licence.”

    According to him, the DVLA has significantly improved its operations by adopting digital solutions in line with global technological trends. He noted that the introduction of the e-licence will enable drivers to prove their eligibility to drive without necessarily carrying their hardcopy licence.
    “Most of us don’t carry our licenses with us, and it shouldn’t be the case that the police or any other party takes advantage of that. If I don’t have my license with me and I am a driver, I’m still a driver. I should have an app that allows me to identify myself as a legitimate driver on the street, and that’s what the e-licence is about.”

    He clarified that the e-licence will not replace the traditional one but will serve as a complement.
    “It is not here to replace the physical licence but rather to provide an additional option to access your licence on your Android or iPhone.”

    Meanwhile, the DVLA has cautioned the public against the misuse of Defective Vehicle (DV) plates. Shedding light on their proper usage, Mr. Kotey explained that DV plates are exclusively designated for car dealers and are only valid when a car has not yet been certified as roadworthy.
    “Only car dealers are supposed to use DV plates. It stands for ‘Defective Vehicle’ because the vehicle hasn’t yet been inspected by us for roadworthiness. That’s why we call it a DV plate. It’s not meant for any other person, only for dealers when they’re working on the vehicle,” the DVLA CEO stated.

    He further explained that, in partnership with the State Insurance Company (SIC), a two-week insurance cover is provided for cars at the ports. These vehicles are then given a DP sticker, after which they must be registered.
    “SIC is providing two weeks of insurance cover. After that, you must register your car because DV plates are not supposed to be used by ordinary citizens,” he clarified.

    The use of DV and DP plates is governed by the Road Traffic Act 683/04, as amended by Act 761/08, and the Road Traffic Regulations 2012, L.I. 2180.

    Speaking on the persistent presence of “goro boys” — unofficial middlemen who often pose as helpers at DVLA offices — Mr. Kotey acknowledged that they have long been part of the Authority’s environment. These individuals typically offer assistance with vehicle registration, licensing, and other administrative processes for a fee, despite not being officially employed by the DVLA.

    He noted that the operations of “goro boys” have spanned decades, from the era of the late Jerry John Rawlings to the present Mahama-led administration, forming an informal but persistent part of the Authority’s ecosystem.

  • Check out EOCO boss’ comments on Shatta Wale’s Wale Lamborghini case

    Check out EOCO boss’ comments on Shatta Wale’s Wale Lamborghini case

    Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Raymond Archer, diplomatically declined to give any concrete remarks on the controversy surrounding Ghanaian dancehall artist Shatta Wale’s yellow 2019 Lamborghini Urus.

    In a video trending online yesterday, the EOCO boss, Raymond Archer, was seen dressed in black en route to the wreath-laying ceremony at the State House on August 7, held in honour of the eight victims of the recent Adansi helicopter crash.

    While he shared his thoughts on the devastating and heart-wrenching incident, a journalist asked him about a statement issued by his outfit on the evening of August 5. The statement informed the public about an FBI-backed raid at Shatta Wale’s residence in Trassaco Valley Phase 1, Accra, over the Lamborghini and its alleged links to fraud.

    Raymond responded saying, “Oh Shatta we are mourning, we are mourning, we have a funeral we are mourning”.

    This comes after Shatta Wale was mentioned as party in a fraud case related to one Kwabena Amuah who has been aprrested in the USA for fraud. EOCO announced this in a statement on August 5th following what they describe as a “professional and civil,” search conducted by the unit’s Surveillance And Asset Recovery Unit (SARU).

    EOCO clarified that “it is a standard safety protocol practice for officers of the Surveillance and Asset Recovery Unit (SARU) to carry weapons whilst on operation for the safety of officers.”

    According to the EOCO, the FBI and the Justice Department have tied the seized vehicle to the proceeds of the criminal enterprise of one Nana Kwabena Amuah, who is currently serving an 86 month sentence for several financial crimes in the United States of America (USA).

    It is reported that Nii Armah pleaded with officers that he did not want the seizure to be made public because “the vehicle was a big part of his brand, and if his supporters saw the vehicle being driven away in the company of EOCO, it would destroy his brand.”

    In light of this, Nii Armah was allowed to surrender the vehicle himself, which is currently in the possession of the Economic and Organized Crime Office.

    Following EOCO’s statement, Shatta Wale in response, lashed out at Raymond Archer, accusing him of treating him like a criminal.

    In a TikTok Live session live, Shatta Wale fumed at EOCO for what he described as an intimidatory operation, accusing the EOCO boss Raymond of politicizing the raid.

    He quizzed why EOCO would send 13 armed officers, to his home as if he’s a criminal. During a, he claimed he had purchased the Lamborghini Urus for $150,000 through a third party and insisted he had no knowledge of its connection to any fraud case.

    He further alleged that Raymond Archer told him someone had been shot in the car in the U.S. and warned him that he could be implicated if he didn’t cooperate regarding another suspect, Adu Boahene. Later, Shatta Wale mocked the situation by bragging about buying a new Lamborghini in a different color, saying he no longer wanted the yellow one and that EOCO could take it back to America and “chew it.”

    “The officers were professional and civil and the search and seizure occurred without incident”.

    The Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) has noted that it will soon invite Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Charles Nii Armah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, and a former senior officer of the National Signal Bureau (NSB), who remains anonymous, after they were assessed as persons of interest following the seizure of a luxurious vehicle tied to the proceeds of the criminal enterprise of one Nana Kwabena Amuah.

    They are to assist in further ongoing investigations in the coming days.

    According to EOCO, the FBI and the Justice Department intend to send a formal Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) to the Government of Ghana to return the car to the United States as part of Nana Kwabena Amuah’s $4,743,443 restitution.

    EOCO has noted that it may share the final investigation report with the FBI and the Justice Department “as part of our ongoing cooperation.”

    Per reports, Nana Kwabena Amuah was jailed in October 2023 after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering. His actions and those of his co-conspirators resulted in the attempted theft of almost $4 million by defrauding almost 70 public and private organisations and wiring money into bank accounts through a shell company named Gretson Company LLC.

    Twenty-four-year-old Shimea Maret McDonald, who is said to have had over 40 fake identity cards in her possession and helped Amuah move the stolen money and launder it through shell companies, pleaded guilty and is awaiting sentencing.

    “This crime deprived businesses of their operating funds and caused significant harm to the well-being of the people who own and run those companies,” Prosecutor Kathryn Dieruf stated.

    “I ask for a second chance, and I promise you will never see me in this courtroom again,” Nana Kwabena Amuah is quoted to have told the judge.

    Judge Karen Caldwell, however, noted that “the crimes he helped commit were incredibly serious.”

    Recently, Shatta Wale was in the news after City of Wisdom’s prophet and counsellor, Counsellor D.Y. Donkoh, prophesied the death of the Ghanaian dancehall artiste.

    He shared the video of how he received two visions about the musician’s fate. In the first vision, Shatta Wale was attacked by armed men but managed to escape and later thanked God on social media. In the second vision, the prophet said three gunmen ambushed Shatta Wale and fatally shot him.

    Just a day after the Reverend’s prophecy went viral, Shatta Wale took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, July 23, and said he was traumatised, calling for the arrest of the pastor, which the Ghana Police swiftly responded to and apprehended the pastor on July 26.

    Aside from Shatta Wale’s reaction, social media was thrown into a frenzy over the ‘Gringo’ hitmaker’s death prophecy, drawing police arrest calls from his fans.

    Following this, Counsellor D.Y. Donkoh issued a formal apology to the singer.

    In a statement dated July 27, Counsellor D.Y. Donkoh acknowledged the need for him to offer an apology for the trauma and panic he has caused Shatta Wale following the doom prophecy he gave in a video shared on his official Facebook page on Tuesday, July 22.

    “I, Counsellor D Y DONKOH, find it right to address the recent prophecy I shared concerning Ghanaian music icon Shatta Wale. The prophecy, which was delivered on all my social media platforms, has since sparked widespread concern, and I find it necessary to offer an apology on the matter,” parts of the statement read.


  • NDC’s Yakubu Abanga, Joseph Yamin to be investigated by EOCO over alleged galamsey involvement

    NDC’s Yakubu Abanga, Joseph Yamin to be investigated by EOCO over alleged galamsey involvement

    Two executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) are expected to be investigated by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in the coming days.

    Mr. Yakubu Abanga and Mr. Joseph Yamin will be interrogated for their alleged involvement in illegal mining activities (galamsey).

    As such, the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice have mandated EOCO to investigate the matter thoroughly to ensure accountability.

    This was revealed in a letter by both authorities on Tuesday, July 15.

    “I am directing your office to invite the following persons named in recent credible reports for interrogation, namely, Mr. Yakubu Abanga and Mr. Joseph Yamin.

    “The scope of this investigation should include the matters highlighted in Prof Frimpong Boateng’s report on illegal mining,” parts of the letter read.

    Joseph Yamin and Yakubu Abanga have been mentioned as alleged collaborators of a rogue anti-galamsey taskforce said to be targeting and harassing licensed miners.

    The Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners (GNASSM) reported persistent intimidation and extortion by an alleged task force.

    Speaking to the media on Monday, June 30, the Ashanti Regional Secretary of the Association, Michael Adu-Gyamfi, said these individuals act in the guise of working with the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operation Secretariat.

    “I have five zones under my jurisdiction. Each zone is a full district, and on some days, you can have three or four different teams showing up at a site, all claiming to be there for inspections”.

    “Some say they’re from the national level, others from the region or district. This unregulated situation has led to intimidation and extortion of our members,” he added.

    The government set up the National Anti-Galamsey Taskforce to tackle the menace of illegal mining.

    Efforts by the task force are aimed at regulating the mining industry to ensure operations are both responsible and environmentally sustainable.

    The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has revealed that over 500 arrests have been made from January to May this year in response to efforts to combat illegal mining, locally known as galamsey.

    He attributed the achievement to the government’s renewed efforts.

    According to him, the previous government faced challenges due to its inability to convict the suspects.

    “From 2022 to 2024, out of 845 arrests we made, we couldn’t even prosecute. Only 35 were prosecuted, and that is 4%, and that is really the challenge we had to face,” he noted.

    The government recently announced that it has reclaimed eight out of nine forest reserves that are known as no-go zones and controlled by illegal miners (galamseyers).

    Speaking at the Global Mining Summit on Monday, June 2, President Mahama noted that the recent development marks a significant milestone in Ghana’s ongoing efforts to rehabilitate mined lands and foster sustainable mining practices.

    “Let me be clear at this juncture: artisanal miners are not enemies of the state. If properly trained and supported, they can be allies in our development. Working together with the small-scale mining sector, we will reclaim our forest reserves and restore the purity of our water bodies,” the President said.

    According to President John Dramani Mahama, the government plans to reclaim 10,000 hectares of mined-out lands from illegal mining activities.

    The Ghana Police Service, in recent times, has embarked on several operations to crack down on illegal mining activities.

    Its special Anti-Galamsey Taskforce seized more than 100 excavators, along with weapons, chanfang machines, bulldozers, and other illegal mining equipment.

    The police’s efforts have also resulted in the arrest of numerous individuals who are undergoing legal proceedings.

    Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government, in the coming days, will approve the importation of excavators except through a valid permit.

    “We will track excavators to know whether they are being used for illegal mining. Ghana currently has more excavators than the rest of Africa combined. The new permitting regime will not allow you to import any excavator unless you have a valid permit to do so,” President Mahama stated.

    A few months ago, the Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, announced the rollout of a system to monitor excavator imports and usage, involving port tagging and digital tracking in partnership with several state agencies.

    The third most valuable item imported into this country is excavators, and it is worth GHC6.2 billion, according to the sector minister.

    The joint Military-Forestry Commission task force that conducted targeted operations in high-risk districts across the Ashanti, Western, and Western North Regions led to the seizure of 100 excavators, three bulldozers, and four vehicles.

    Excavator owners and operators who have failed to register their machines with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) risk losing them to the state, as the government intensifies efforts to clamp down on illegal mining activities.

    The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the DVLA, Julius Neequaye Kotey, issued the directive in Accra, warning that effective June 1, any excavator not registered with the DVLA will be confiscated.

    Speaking at a press briefing, Mr. Kotey announced that the Ghana Police Service and the DVLA’s operational team will begin nationwide enforcement after the deadline, arresting and impounding excavators being used at mining sites or for commercial purposes without proper documentation.

    “This exercise will help identify every excavator that enters the country and trace how it is being used. The goal is to ensure we can monitor and hold people accountable,” Mr. Kotey said.

    The directive falls in line with Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act, 2004 (Act 683), which mandates the registration of all motor vehicles and trailers, including farm and heavy-duty equipment. Despite the law, the DVLA has found many unregistered excavators operating in mining areas, some of which have been used in illegal activities.

    Mr. Kotey emphasized that the DVLA, with its 34 offices nationwide, has the capacity to register all excavators and farm machinery within the two-week period and is ready to strictly enforce the directive.

    He stressed the environmental toll caused by unregulated excavator use in illegal mining, saying, “Excavators in the hands of illegal miners have worsened the destruction of our environment. This is why we must act.”

    To further control the situation, the DVLA, in collaboration with key agencies like the Minerals Commission, National Security, the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), and the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), has started tagging all newly imported excavators.

    In addition to tagging new imports, the Minerals Commission has been tasked to lead a team that will tag all excavators already in the country. Legal small-scale mining sites have also been geo-fenced, with their site coordinates integrated into the Ghana Mine Repository and Tracking software for better oversight.

  • Ex-NafCo boss Abdul-Wahab Hannan freed after two weeks in EOCO custody

    Ex-NafCo boss Abdul-Wahab Hannan freed after two weeks in EOCO custody

    Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Food Buffer Stock Company, Abdul-Wahab Hannan, was on Tuesday, July 8, was released from the custody of Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) after being detained for 14 days.

    Abdul-Wahab Hannan was released after meeting GH¢60 million bail condition backed by two guarantors. On June 25, Hannan and his spouse were taken into custody over suspected mismanagement of funds while he led the government agency.

    His wife was granted bail earlier, set at GH¢30 million. Earlier reports indicated that Mr Hanna had met the bail terms; however, he remained in the custody of EOCO, a situation that drew backlash from the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), which called the terms harsh and unfair.

    A third suspect, an unnamed individual believed to be linked to the investigation, has also been detained.

    Meanwhile, EOCO and two others—the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) and the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine (defendants)—have been dragged to court by the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye (plaintiff).

    Abronye’s legal case is over the detention of suspects for over 48 hours on the basis that they have not met their bail conditions.

    He wants the Supreme Court to declare that the continued detention of suspects by EOCO and NIB beyond 48 hours, solely on the basis that they have not met bail conditions—however excessive—constitutes a violation of Article 14(3) and is unconstitutional.

    Abronye has prayed the apex court to give a proper interpretation of Article 14(3) of the Constitution. The law states that “A person who is arrested, restricted or detained for the purpose of bringing him before a court in execution of an order of a court; or upon reasonable suspicion of his having committed or being about to commit a criminal offence under the laws of Ghana, and who is not released, shall be brought before a court within forty-eight hours after the arrest, restriction or detention.”

    He asserts that the arresting institutions, including EOCO and NIB, lack constitutional authority to detain any person beyond 48 hours without judicial authorisation, regardless of whether bail has been granted but not executed, and wants the court to declare so.

    Mr Baffoe wants the court to tackle the issue of EOCO and NIB granting bail on excessive or punitive terms that deprive suspects of actual release. According to him, this “constitutes a constructive denial of bail” and “undermines the purpose and spirit of Article 14, especially clause 3.”

    The plaintiff is urging the court to issue an order directing EOCО and the NIB to take all necessary and lawful steps to ensure that all persons arrested and granted bail but unable to fulfil the bail conditions imposed, are either released or brought before a court of competent jurisdiction within 48 hours of their arrest or detention.

    The defendants have within fourteen days after the service on them of the statement of the plaintiff’s case, inclusive of the day of service, to file or cause to be filed for them a statement of the defendant’s case in an action of the suit. Abronye’s legal redress comes after the detention and bail term of some members of the erstwhile government.

    Over a month ago, embattled Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), was in the custody of the NIB and EOCO at different times over alleged serious criminal offences, including fraud, causing financial loss to the state, and money laundering.

    Chairman Wontumi spent over 4 days in the custody of the arresting institutions over his inability to meet a GHC50 million bail term with two sureties. His bail term was challenged by the Minority in Parliament. A bail application hindered his early release after he managed to meet the bail term.

    After the discontinuation of the bail waiver term case, Chairman Wontumi was released on Monday evening, June 2. The Minority condemned his detention that violated Article 14, clause 3, of the 1992 constitution.

  • Abronye sues NIB, EOCO, A-G over breach of 48-hour detention of suspects

    Abronye sues NIB, EOCO, A-G over breach of 48-hour detention of suspects

    Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye (plaintiff), has taken to court the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) and the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine (defendants).

    Abronye’s legal case is over the detention of suspects for over 48 hours on the basis that they have not met their bail conditions.

    He wants the Supreme Court to declare that the continued detention of suspects by EOCO and NIB beyond 48 hours, solely on the basis that they have not met bail conditions—however excessive—constitutes a violation of Article 14(3) and is unconstitutional.

    Abronye has prayed the apex court to give a proper interpretation of Article 14(3) of the Constitution. The law states that “A person who is arrested, restricted or detained for the purpose of bringing him before a court in execution of an order of a court; or upon reasonable suspicion of his having committed or being about to commit a criminal offence under the laws of Ghana, and who is not released, shall be brought before a court within forty-eight hours after the arrest, restriction or detention.”

    He asserts that the arresting institutions, including EOCO and NIB, lack constitutional authority to detain any person beyond 48 hours without judicial authorisation, regardless of whether bail has been granted but not executed, and wants the court to declare so.

    Mr Baffoe wants the court to tackle the issue where EOCO and NIB of grants bail on excessive, or punitive terms which deprive suspects of actual release.

    According to him, this “constitutes a constructive denial of bail” and “undermines the purpose and spirit of Article 14, especially clause 3.”

    The plaintiff is urging the court to issue an order directing EOCО and the NIB to take all necessary and lawful steps to ensure that all persons arrested and granted bail, but unable to fulfil the bail conditions imposed, are either released or brought before a court of competent jurisdiction within 48 hours of their arrest or detention.

    The defendants have within fourteen days after the service on them of the statement of the plaintiff’s case, inclusive of the day of service, to file or cause to be filed for them a statement of the defendant’s case in an action of the suit.

    Abronye’s legal redress comes after the detention and bail term of some members of the erstwhile government.

    A little over a month ago, embattled Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), was in the custody of the NIB and EOCO at different times over alleged serious criminal offences, including fraud, causing financial loss to the state, and money laundering.

    Chairman Wontumi spent over 4 days in the custody of the arresting institutions over his inability to meet a GHC50 million bail term with two sureties. His bail term was challenged by the Minority in Parliament. A bail application hindered his early release after he managed to meet the bail term.

    After the discontinuation of the bail waiver term case, Chairman Wontumi was released on Monday evening, June 2.

    The Minority condemned his detention that violated Article 14, clause 3, of the 1992 constitution.

    Also, in the Sky train case, where there was a $2 million financial loss to the state, the defence lawyers of former Chairperson of the Ghana Infrastructural Investment Fund (GIIF), Christopher Ameyaw-Ekumfi, ran to the High Court for a variation in bail term.

    He was granted bail of GH¢10 million with two sureties, one of whom must justify with landed property in Greater Accra.

    He was also required to deposit his passport and travel documents with the court and report to the police.

    In response to their request, Justice Comfort Tasiame has asked the lawyers to file their request for the Attorney General to respond.

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  • EOCO’s bail terms for Wontumi too harsh, arbitrary – Lawyer claims

    EOCO’s bail terms for Wontumi too harsh, arbitrary – Lawyer claims

    Enoch Afoakwa, a member of the legal team for the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, has expressed opposition against bail conditions imposed on his client.

    Speaking to the media on Thursday, May 29, Afoakwa noted that “it is arbitrary. It is harsh, and it is excessive.”

    Wontumi has been handed a GHS50 million bail with two sureties, both of which must be justified by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). However, Wontumi has yet to meet the conditions of the bail.

    According to the Minority in Parliament, the bail is exorbitant and must be varied.

    Chairman Wontumi spent Wednesday night in the custody of EOCO’s headquarters.

    EOCO arrested Chairman Wontumi on Tuesday after he appeared before the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service at 3pm.

    He was sent to the hospital over illness and was sent to EOCO’s custody after getting better.

    On Tuesday, supporters of the opposition party massed up at the EOCO office, demanding the release of Wontumi.

    The Ashanti Regional Chairman voluntarily made an appearance at the CID headquarters on Monday alongside his legal team, including former Attorney General Godfred Dame, after an invitation from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service.

    He was cautioned on the following allegations: undertaking mining operations without a license, entering a forest reserve without authorisation and pollution of water bodies.

    However, according to sources, Chairman Wontumi denied these claims during his interrogation, presenting documents to authenticate his claims.

    He insists he was not involved in any illegal mining activities or operating in any forest reserve.

    Following the interrogations, the CID granted him bail with two sureties, though the exact amount has not yet been disclosed.

    This follows a failed attempt by a joint team of national security operatives and police officers to arrest him at his residence on May 23.

    After the failed search attempt, Mr Boasiako expressed his displeasure over a search that was orchestrated by national security operatives at his residence.

    The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Bernard Antwi Boasiako better known as Chairman Wontumi has arrived at the CID headquarters, following an invitation by the police.

    The search comes after Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Buah, ordered the immediate revocation of Akonta Mining’s licenses, citing allegations of illegal mining and other violations.

    During the press briefing, he accused the company of being involved in galamsey operations and breaching mining regulations.

    Buah also claimed that Akonta Mining was illegally selling mining concessions within the Aboi Forest to unauthorized miners, charging up to GH₵300,000 per concession, with some payments reportedly made in gold royalties.

    Akonta Mining Company Limited, owned by Chairman Wontumi, has taken legal action against the Minerals Commission and the Minister of Lands, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, claiming GH₵20 million in damages.

    The company alleges that during a press conference on April 22, Minister Buah made defamatory remarks, accusing Akonta Mining of illegal mining activities within the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve.

    The company has strongly denied these accusations, asserting that its mining leases, which were granted in 2021, cover areas outside of the protected reserve.

    The lawsuit, filed at the Accra High Court on April 24, argues that the minister’s statements were false and damaging to its reputation.

    Meanwhile, the Minority in Parliament has pledged to pursue every possible avenue until Wontumi is released from custody.

  • We’ll sleep at EOCO until Wontumi is released – Minority

    We’ll sleep at EOCO until Wontumi is released – Minority

    The Minority in Parliament has vowed to sleep at the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) until the Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, (Chairman Wontum) is released from custody.

    Speaking to the media, the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, described the arrest as unfair and biased.

    He added, “Until EOCO does the right thing, we on the NPP side will protest by absenting ourselves from Parliament and joining him. We are all going to sleep there with him”.

    The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament walked out of the House during a Parliamentary session on Thursday, May 29, to protest Chairman Wontumi’s arrest.

    Chairman Wontumi spent Wednesday night in the custody of EOCO’s headquarters.

    EOCO arrested Chairman Wontumi on Tuesday after he appeared before the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service at 3pm.

    He was sent to the hospital over illness and was sent to EOCO’s custody after getting better.

    He failed to make a ¢50 million bail with two sureties, both of which must be justified. According to the Minority, the bail is exorbitant and must be varied.

    On Tuesday, supporters of the opposition party massed up at the EOCO office, demanding the release of Wontumi.

    The Ashanti Regional Chairman voluntarily made an appearance at the CID headquarters on Monday alongside his legal team, including former Attorney General Godfred Dame, after an invitation from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service.

    He was cautioned on the following allegations: undertaking mining operations without a license, entering a forest reserve without authorisation and pollution of water bodies.

    However, according to sources, Chairman Wontumi denied these claims during his interrogation, presenting documents to authenticate his claims.

    He insists he was not involved in any illegal mining activities or operating in any forest reserve.

    Following the interrogations, the CID granted him bail with two sureties, though the exact amount has not yet been disclosed.

    This follows a failed attempt by a joint team of national security operatives and police officers to arrest him at his residence on May 23.

    After the failed search attempt, Mr Boasiako expressed his displeasure over a search that was orchestrated by national security operatives at his residence.

    The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Bernard Antwi Boasiako better known as Chairman Wontumi has arrived at the CID headquarters, following an invitation by the police.[🎥:@The1957News ] pic.twitter.com/b19hHlT4fP— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) May 26, 2025

    The search comes after Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Buah, ordered the immediate revocation of Akonta Mining’s licenses, citing allegations of illegal mining and other violations.

    During the press briefing, he accused the company of being involved in galamsey operations and breaching mining regulations.

    Buah also claimed that Akonta Mining was illegally selling mining concessions within the Aboi Forest to unauthorized miners, charging up to GH₵300,000 per concession, with some payments reportedly made in gold royalties.

    Akonta Mining Company Limited, owned by Chairman Wontumi, has taken legal action against the Minerals Commission and the Minister of Lands, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, claiming GH₵20 million in damages.

    The company alleges that during a press conference on April 22, Minister Buah made defamatory remarks, accusing Akonta Mining of illegal mining activities within the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve.

    The company has strongly denied these accusations, asserting that its mining leases, which were granted in 2021, cover areas outside of the protected reserve.

    The lawsuit, filed at the Accra High Court on April 24, 2025, argues that the minister’s statements were false and damaging to its reputation.

  • Adu-Boahene case: Leaked memo suggest NSB spent GH₵8.3m on ‘opposition party’ ahead of 2024 election

    Adu-Boahene case: Leaked memo suggest NSB spent GH₵8.3m on ‘opposition party’ ahead of 2024 election

    A leaked memo authored by former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director-General, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, has shed light on controversial expenditures within Ghana’s security and intelligence apparatus, raising serious concerns about state fund mismanagement and political manipulation.

    The document, covering “Special Operations” from 2020 to 2024, outlines questionable financial activities—most notably, an alleged GH₵8.3 million spent on “communications equipment” for an opposition political party and nearly GH₵1 million reportedly disbursed to Members of Parliament as incentives to pass critical security legislation.

    This revelation comes as Mr. Adu-Boahene remains in EOCO custody, following his remand by an Accra High Court last week to allow the Attorney-General’s office to finalize witness statements. He and his wife, Angela Adjei Boateng, now face criminal charges amounting to GH₵49 million.

    Alongside two co-accused, Mildred Donkor and Advantage Solutions Limited, the couple has been charged with 11 offences, including stealing, defrauding by false pretence, money laundering, and intentionally causing financial loss to the state.

    The leaked memo, accessed by Myjoyonline.com, is fueling public outcry and prompting demands for deeper investigation into the alleged diversion of public funds and its possible impact on Ghana’s democratic processes.

    The leaked memo shows GH₵8.3 million was disbursed in September 2024 to provide an unnamed opposition party with communications equipment for election collation, justified as ensuring “Stability of Nation/National Cohesion/Political Impartiality.”

    The confidential letter also detailed several high-value disbursements allegedly made under the guise of national security, including nearly GH₵1 million in “allowances” to parliamentary committees involved in passing key legislation.

    According to the document, GH₵960,000 was allocated to the Defence and Interior Committee in 2020/2021 during the enactment of the National Signals Bureau Act, while GH₵309,000 was paid to the Subsidiary Legislation Committee in 2024.

    Expenditures linked to electoral activities exceeded GH₵14 million, with GH₵7.2 million reportedly spent on operations tied to the December 2020 general elections and GH₵6.7 million earmarked for the December 2024 polls.

    The memo further revealed that GH₵5.1 million was used to procure high-end vehicles—including 2024 Nissan Patrols and a Land Cruiser—for a “Special Aide to the President-Elect” shortly after the 2024 election.

    Substantial sums also went toward security operations: GH₵9.5 million was directed at cyber surveillance systems under code names such as Taurus, Scorpion, and Essien, while GH₵6.9 million funded counter-terrorism efforts under “Operation Conquered Fist” between 2020 and 2024.

    Despite his continued detention by EOCO, Mr. Adu-Boahene insists these expenditures were legitimate and necessary for national security purposes.

    His memo challenges the Attorney-General’s prosecution, stating: “How does one steal public funds without the Auditor-General flagging it?”

  • I used GHC 5.1m to purchase vehicles for then President-elect Mahama – Adu Boahene in leaked memo

    I used GHC 5.1m to purchase vehicles for then President-elect Mahama – Adu Boahene in leaked memo

    The former head of the now-defunct National Security Bureau (NSB),Kwabena Adu-Boahene, has defended the use of GH¢5.1 million currently under investigation, stating that the funds were used to purchase vehicles for then President-elect John Dramani Mahama.

    In a statement written from EOCO custody, where he remains on remand, Adu-Boahene outlined what he called a summary of expenditures under “Special Operations” during the critical post-election transition period.

    The former intelligence chief, who faces multiple charges from the Attorney-General—including stealing and wilfully causing financial loss to the state—has strongly denied any wrongdoing and insists the expenditures were legitimate.

    He insisted that every disbursement made under his leadership at the NSB was authorised, and directly related to national security operations. “I am not a thief,” he wrote.

    “All funds were expended in good faith and in service to the Republic.”

    In his letter, Adu-Boahene stated that the vehicles in question were essential for the logistical needs of the incoming President and his team, and that procurement was carried out under urgent and classified directives.

  • EOCO provides tips on how to spot scammers

    EOCO provides tips on how to spot scammers

    The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has warned the public to be on the lookout for fraudsters and romance scammers.

    EOCO explained that these scammers often appear perfect and move quickly with their emotions, making them seem genuine. They also tend to always have excuses for why they can’t meet in person.

    “Do you know the red flags to look out for when dealing with a fraud boy, Sakawa boy or a romance scammer? Romance Fraud is a Crime, Your mind for Dey. Report Sakawa on the following numbers: 0800- 910 910 or 0547- 419 419,” EOCO posted on its Facebook page.

    Too good to be true:  they seem perfect and move fast emotionally.

    Excuses not to meet. Always have a reason why they can’t meet in person or a video call.

    Emotional manipulation. They profess love quickly and create a sense of urgency or dependency.

    Request for money:  they ask for help due to a sudden emergency, medical bill or travel expense.

    Inconsistent stories: Details about their life don’t quite add up.

  • EOCO denied Adu-Boahene, wife’s right to proper legal counsel – Atta Akyea

    EOCO denied Adu-Boahene, wife’s right to proper legal counsel – Atta Akyea

    The legal representative for former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene, Samuel Atta Akyea, has raised concerns over what he describes as a violation of his client’s rights following his arrest.

    According to Atta Akyea, he was denied the opportunity to privately interrogate Adu-Boahene and his wife, Angela Boateng, after they were taken into custody by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).

    Providing details of the arrests, he stated that Adu-Boahene was apprehended on Thursday, March 20, while his wife was detained the following day when she voluntarily visited EOCO to check on her husband.

    “Adu-Boahene was picked up on Thursday, March 20, and Angela, his wife, was picked up on Friday when she voluntarily walked to EOCO to go and see her husband. A common thief will run away after her husband has been arrested. She will not walk into harm’s way. They have since been incarcerated,” he said.

    Atta Akyea further revealed that EOCO imposed conditions on his access to his clients, insisting that prosecutors be present during their discussion. He strongly objected to this, citing a breach of lawyer-client confidentiality.

    “They said no, they will not permit me to interrogate them unless they [prosecutors] are seated in the interrogation. So I violated the lawyer-client confidentiality. I told them, No, I will not do that,” he stated.

    He explained that after failing to gain unrestricted access to his clients, he attempted to escalate the matter by meeting EOCO’s leadership. However, while waiting in the conference room, he learned that Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, had publicly accused Adu-Boahene of wrongdoing at a press briefing.

    “While I was in their boss’s conference room, the press conference started, in which the attorney general was crucifying the innocent before they were pronounced guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction,” he remarked.

    The Attorney-General had alleged that Adu-Boahene was involved in the misappropriation of a $7 million cyber defense system contract, which had been diverted into his private account. Adu-Boahene and his wife remain in EOCO custody as investigations continue.

  • Adu Boahene, wife take legal action against AG, EOCO

    Adu Boahene, wife take legal action against AG, EOCO

    The High Court is set to rule on the bail application submitted by the lawyers representing former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene, and his wife, Angela Adjei Boateng.

    According to the defense team, the GH¢120 million bail requirement for Adu-Boahene and the GH¢80 million set for his wife are not only excessive but also a deliberate attempt to keep them in detention beyond the constitutional 48-hour limit.

    “The Respondents, with a clear motive to incarcerate the Applicants beyond the 48-hour period as spelt out by the Constitution, have imposed burdensome and unreasonable conditions on the Applicants as the precondition for their granting them bail,” the legal team argued.

    The lawyers maintain that these conditions are being used as a tool to prolong their clients’ detention without trial.

    They have accused the Attorney-General and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), who are respondents in the case, of obstructing due process.

    “The justification of the bail is at the pleasure of the Respondents,” they added, stressing that their clients’ right to liberty is being infringed upon.

    As the legal battle over the bail terms continues, the High Court is set to rule on the application soon, a decision that could determine whether the couple secures their release or remains in custody.

  • A-G provides basis for detention of Adu Boahene by EOCO

    A-G provides basis for detention of Adu Boahene by EOCO

    Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has justified the ongoing detention of former Deputy Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu Boahene, by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).

    Addressing the press, Dr. Ayine outlined the findings of a comprehensive investigation into Adu Boahene’s financial dealings, which revealed significant irregularities in the management of state funds. According to the Attorney-General, evidence gathered so far implicates him and his wife, Angela Adjei-Boateng, in the diversion of public funds under the guise of securing a cyber defense system for the state.

    Dr. Ayine explained that on February 6, 2020, Adu Boahene authorized the transfer of GHC27.1 million from the National BNC’s account at Fidelity Bank to a private BNC account at UMB. The stated purpose of this transaction was to facilitate the acquisition of cyber defense system software from ISC Holdings in Israel for $7 million.

    Further scrutiny of the bank records showed that Mr. Adu Boahene instructed the private BNC to transfer GHC9,537,520, equivalent to $1,750,000 at the time, to ISC Holdings. However, the Attorney-General revealed that “Mr. Adu Boahene fraudulently attached a copy of the government of Ghana ISC contract as well as an invoice, which he held as an invoice issued by ISC Holdings.”

    In addition to the initial transaction, two further payments amounting to GHC21 million were transferred from the National BNC Director’s account at Fidelity Bank to the same private BNC account at UMB on March 18 and March 30, 2020. These payments were recorded as funding for the cyber defense system.

    However, upon closer examination, it was discovered that although a total of GHC49 million had been moved into the private BNC account—an amount equivalent to $7 million at the prevailing exchange rate—only a fraction of the money had been paid to ISC Holdings, raising concerns about the whereabouts of the remaining funds.

    The Attorney-General further disclosed that investigations into the private BNC account revealed a pattern of suspicious withdrawals and transfers to third parties that had no connection to the cyber defense system purchase.

    “A review of transactions on the private BNC account revealed that after the payment of $1,750,000, Mr. Adu Boahene and his wife applied the rest of the funds for their personal use, making transfers to local third parties. The difference between GHC49 million, being the money Mr. Boahene transferred from the bank accounts of the National BNC to his private BNC, and GHC9.5 million, being the money he actually paid to ISC Holdings for the software, ended up with him and his wife. The sum of GHC35,462,480 of taxpayers’ money went into their private pocket,” Dr. Ayine disclosed.

    Further investigations into Adu Boahene’s financial activities revealed that BNC Communications Limited, the company central to the transactions, is ultimately owned by another entity, Advantage Solutions Limited. Additionally, Dr. Ayine stated that at least ten other companies are linked to Adu Boahene and his wife through an intricate network of shareholding and directorships.

    “For purposes of investigation, the names of those companies will not be disclosed,” he added.

    Meanwhile, Deputy Attorney-General Dr. Justice Srem-Sai has assured that Adu Boahene and his wife are being treated fairly while in custody. Their detention by EOCO, he stated, is necessary to facilitate further investigations and ensure accountability in the handling of state resources.

  • Adu-Boahene and wife have access to counsel, being treated well by EOCO – Dep. A-G

    Adu-Boahene and wife have access to counsel, being treated well by EOCO – Dep. A-G

    Deputy Attorney-General Dr. Justice Srem-Sai has assured that Kwabena Adu-Boahene, the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), and his wife, Madam Angela Adjei-Boateng, are receiving fair treatment while in custody.

    The couple, currently assisting the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) with investigations, were arrested at Kotoka International Airport upon Mr. Adu-Boahene’s arrival from London on a British Airways flight.

    Following their detention, Dr. Srem-Sai personally visited them to assess their condition and legal access. He emphasized that both individuals have legal representation and are being treated appropriately.

    In a Facebook post on Friday, March 21, he stated, “I visited Mr. Kwabena Adu-Boahene and his wife, Madam Angela Adjei-Boateng, who are in the custody of law enforcement officials and are assisting in investigations. They confirmed to me that they have access to counsel of their choice and are being treated well.”

    Dr. Srem-Sai also reinforced the principle of due process, cautioning against premature judgments in legal matters. He stressed, “No one, regardless of the nature of the suspicion or accusations, should be treated as guilty until they’re actually proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction.”

  • Former Deputy D-G of National Signals Bureau arrested by EOCO – Report

    Former Deputy D-G of National Signals Bureau arrested by EOCO – Report

    The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has reportedly arrested the former Deputy Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu Boahene, upon his arrival at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) from London.

    According to reports, Mr. Boahene was taken into custody at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Thursday in a coordinated operation involving EOCO investigators and officials from the Attorney-General’s Department. The operation was reportedly led by EOCO’s Deputy Director, Raymond Archer.

    Confirming the arrest in a Facebook post, Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, disclosed that Mr. Boahene was intercepted while waiting for his luggage.

    “While patiently waiting at the lounge for his bags, he was told by the immigration officers stationed at the VIP section that there was an issue with his name which needed to be rectified at the main office at Terminal 3,” Afenyo-Markin stated.

    He further alleged that EOCO officers proceeded to detain Mr. Boahene in handcuffs before escorting him through the Airport Departure Hall under heavy security presence.

    “Deputy Director of EOCO, Raymond Archer, who was personally present along with his team, then handcuffed Mr. Adu Boahene at the departures area and escorted him through the Airport Departure Hall with approximately six officers,” he added.

    Mr. Boahene was reportedly placed in a white Nissan Navara pickup with registration number GN 8850-22 and escorted by armed security personnel in additional vehicles, including another Navara pickup and a white Toyota Corolla.

    “At about 9:47 p.m., he was whisked away to an unknown location,” Afenyo-Markin noted.

  • EOCO and UK’s NCA initiate fraud awareness campaign targeting romance scams

    EOCO and UK’s NCA initiate fraud awareness campaign targeting romance scams

    EOCO and the UK’s NCA have launched a campaign to fight online romance scams in Ghana.

    The goal is to educate people about these scams, where fraudsters trick victims into fake online relationships to steal money.

    As part of the effort, EOCO and NCA will share information, work together to track down fraudsters, and encourage the public to report such crimes.

    The campaign will use posters, social media, and community programs to spread awareness.

    To report a scam, the public can call 0547-419-419 or 0800-910-910.

    Collective Action

    The NCA’s International Liaison Officer, Dominic Cummins, has raised concerns about the increasing threat of fraud and the need for countries to work together to fight it.

    “Fraud accounts for over 40 percent of crimes in the UK, making it a key priority for the UK government to tackle both domestically and internationally,” he stated.

    Mr. Cummins explained that scammers use clever tricks to target vulnerable people, often leaving them in serious financial and emotional distress. Since these crimes happen online, fraudsters can operate from anywhere in the world while staying hidden, making it essential for different countries to work together to catch and punish them.

    He also stressed that the partnership between the NCA and EOCO has been vital in fighting organised crime that affects both Ghana and the UK.

    Implications

    The Deputy Director of Legal and Prosecutions at EOCO, Anthony Leo Siamah, has highlighted the serious effects of romance scams, pointing out both the legal consequences and ongoing efforts to stop them.

    “Romance fraud not only drains victims of their hard-earned money but also causes emotional and psychological distress,” he said.

    He cautioned that these scams are damaging Ghana’s reputation, as fraudsters use online platforms to deceive people, often targeting victims in other countries.

    Mr. Siamah explained that with more people using the internet and mobile money, scammers have found new ways to operate, making it harder to catch and punish them.

    However, he is confident that EOCO’s partnership with the NCA will strengthen investigations, improve international cooperation, educate the public, and introduce new regulations to crack down on romance scams.


  • EOCO Boss’ bust destroyed by unknown people – Report

    EOCO Boss’ bust destroyed by unknown people – Report

    A statue honoring COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), has reportedly been vandalized by unidentified individuals.

    The monument, which was unveiled in October last year by EOCO staff, was erected to recognize the leadership of COP Addo-Danquah. The surrounding space was named “Obatanpa Tiwaa Gardens” as a tribute to her contributions.

    However, the destruction occurred around midday when the perpetrators gained unauthorized access to EOCO’s premises and defaced the structure.

    Despite the presence of security personnel during the incident, the assailants managed to damage the statue without being stopped, according to reports.

    The unveiling of the bust previously sparked significant reactions on social media, with some questioning the legitimacy of the decision by EOCO staff to commission the monument without apparent governmental approval.

  • Prestea-Bogoso Mine acquisition process frozen by EOCO amid fraud probe

    Prestea-Bogoso Mine acquisition process frozen by EOCO amid fraud probe

    The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has halted the acquisition process of the Prestea-Bogoso Mine by Heath Goldfields Limited, citing ongoing investigations into alleged fraudulent activities surrounding the transaction.

    In a letter dated December 23, 2024, EOCO requested the Minerals Commission to provide documents and information related to the registration process of the mine’s acquisition. The letter specifically asked for all details concerning the transaction involving Heath Goldfields Limited and any other documents connected to the mine’s transfer.

    The investigation, initiated by EOCO, seeks to establish whether the acquisition was conducted fraudulently. As part of the probe, EOCO has called for the cooperation of the Minerals Commission, requesting officials to report to the Executive Director’s office or send a representative to provide the necessary documents and clarifications.

    Citing Section 33 of the Economic and Organised Crime Act, 2010 (Act 804), EOCO imposed a freeze on the acquisition process, suspending further transactions between the parties involved until the investigation concludes.

    This intervention follows concerns raised by the current managers of the mine, Blue Gold Bogoso Prestea Limited, who alleged that they were being removed from the business without just cause.

    EOCO’s Executive Director, Mrs. Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, who signed the directive, emphasized the importance of immediate compliance by the Minerals Commission to ensure the matter is resolved swiftly.

  • EOCO chases 6 men over financial crimes

    EOCO chases 6 men over financial crimes

    The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has issued a public notice seeking assistance in locating six individuals involved in serious financial crimes, including the possession of forged documents, defrauding by false pretenses, and money laundering.

    The suspects, whose actions pose a significant threat to the nation’s economic stability, are:

    • Asamoah Reginald Kwadjo – Wanted for allegedly possessing forged documents.
    • Quicoo-Williams Elliot – Wanted for allegedly possessing forged documents.
    • Kwame Dwomoh Poku – Sought for alleged defrauding by false pretenses and money laundering.
    • Asampana Bernard – Wanted for allegedly defrauding by false pretenses and money laundering.
    • Evans Glakpe – Accused of defrauding by false pretenses and money laundering.
    • Frimpong Andrew Annor – Allegedly involved in defrauding by false pretenses and money laundering.

    EOCO has called on the public to assist in locating these individuals. Any information leading to their arrest can be reported to EOCO’s headquarters in Accra, regional offices, or the nearest police station. Additional contact numbers are: 0271111570, 0208272296, and 0579709066.

    Under the EOCO Act 2010 (Act 804), EOCO is tasked with investigating and prosecuting organized economic crimes, recovering proceeds from such activities, and providing intelligence to relevant authorities.

    EOCO, led by Executive Director Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, is committed to maintaining the integrity of Ghana’s economic system and ensuring justice is served.

    The office urges all citizens to remain vigilant and support its efforts in tackling financial crimes to preserve public trust.

  • Global cooperate accountability and integrity fundamental in tracing assets of criminals- AG

    Global cooperate accountability and integrity fundamental in tracing assets of criminals- AG

    Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has called for stronger global cooperation to address the rising challenge of cross-border economic and financial crimes.

    While delivering the keynote address at the 41st Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime, Mr. Dame highlighted the essential role of international collaboration among justice partners in effectively combating these increasingly pervasive threats.

    “The survival of the global community is dependent on how effectively it can foster collaboration between its justice partners to combat global crime,” he stated.

    Mr. Dame also emphasised Ghana’s proactive stance in addressing financial crime through significant legal reforms.

    “Bearing in mind the motives and modus operandi of the perpetrators of financial crime, far-reaching institutional reform has been deliberately undertaken by the Republic of Ghana to trace the assets of criminals and ensure that wrongdoers do not profit from the crimes they commit,” he explained.

    He highlighted the importance of the Economic and Organised Crimes Office Act of 2011, which established the Economic and Organised Crimes Office (EOCO).

    This agency is pivotal in combating organised crime by detecting criminal activities and ensuring the confiscation of illegally obtained assets.

    “I refer to the Economic and Organised Crimes Office Act of 2011, which was passed to establish EOCO as an agency to prevent and detect organised crime as well as to facilitate the confiscation of the proceeds of crime,” Mr. Dame added.

  • Korle Bu CEO slams Ghana’s Judicial System over failure to go after two accountants

    Korle Bu CEO slams Ghana’s Judicial System over failure to go after two accountants

    CEO of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Opoku Ware Ampomah, has voiced his frustration over the lack of accountability for two accountants arrested by the Economic and Organised Crimes Office (EOCO) in 2015.

    Despite their arrest nearly nine years ago, the pair have yet to face trial for allegedly embezzling $250,000 annually from the hospital’s plastic surgery unit.

    In a recent interview with Bernard Avle on Channel 1 TV, Dr. Ampomah criticized the inefficiencies within Ghana’s judicial system that have allowed these individuals to evade accountability.

    He also expressed concern over the hospital’s limited ability to discipline employees beyond issuing warnings and reprimands.

    In a separate but related case, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has taken action against 18 teachers who were found to have fraudulently withdrawn GH¢188,000 from government funds using forged certificates.

    An audit by the Auditor-General’s Department revealed that these teachers, employed in various schools nationwide, used fake qualifications to secure their jobs and access undeserved salaries and allowances, resulting in significant financial losses for the state.

    Chairman of the PAC, James Klutse Avedzi, expressed deep concern over the matter, describing it as “a clear breach of trust and an affront to the efforts aimed at improving the quality of education in the country.”

    He emphasised that such fraudulent activities not only deplete the nation’s resources but also undermine the credibility of the teaching profession.

    A report from the Amansie Central Education Directorate indicated that the teachers upgraded themselves without the requisite documents and increased their salaries, resulting in a financial loss of GH¢188,000 to the state.

    “We have been able to collect GH¢34,731.53 and we are left with GH¢152,966.54 and we are on course collecting [the balance]. We did not place [promote those teachers], they did self-upgrading without passing through the office. So it is a backdoor affair,” the report stated.

    In its latest sessions, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) urged the Ghana Education Service (GES) and other pertinent authorities to swiftly recover the misappropriated funds.

    The Committee further advised that the implicated teachers should face prosecution to deter others from engaging in such fraudulent practices.

  • Gyampo, Kpebu drag A-G, EOCO to court over Cecilia Dapaah case

    Gyampo, Kpebu drag A-G, EOCO to court over Cecilia Dapaah case

    Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu and University of Ghana Professor Ransford Gyampo have jointly sued the Attorney-General (A-G) and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over the handling of the case involving former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah.

    This legal action arises from disagreements with the advice given by the A-G to EOCO, advising against investigating money laundering allegations related to the former minister.

    Martin Kpebu announced the suit during an appearance on TV3’s “Key Points” on Saturday, July 20. He expressed their dissatisfaction with the A-G’s advice to EOCO not to pursue an investigation into the matter.

    “We have sued, the advice by the A-G, we are challenging the A-G in court. We filed the writ a week ago. There are several cases coming up. We have sued EOCO and A-G. Which law says that you must find a predicate offence?” Kpebu questioned.

    Kpebu further elaborated that establishing a predicate offence is not necessary before charging an individual with money laundering.

    A predicate offence is an illegal activity that forms the basis for another crime. For instance, in money laundering, tax evasion can be considered a predicate offence as the illicit proceeds from tax evasion would be laundered.

    He emphasized that failing to disclose the source of income should be sufficient grounds for a money laundering charge. “If one failed to disclose the source of the income, it was enough to charge the person with money laundering,” Kpebu stated.

    The lawsuit challenges the A-G’s advice to EOCO, which stemmed from a request for guidance on the matter.

    The Attorney-General’s office, in a letter dated April 25, 2024, and copied to EOCO, noted that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) had not submitted its report on a collaborative investigation to EOCO. Additionally, the OSP had not responded to EOCO’s request for its findings.

    According to the Attorney-General’s office, the docket presented to EOCO only contained the OSP’s letter transmitting the docket, the diary of action, statements taken during the investigation, and letters written by the OSP to other institutions such as the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and banks for inquiries.

    Kpebu and Gyampo’s lawsuit seeks to challenge the A-G’s directive, arguing that the absence of a predicate offence should not prevent an investigation into potential money laundering activities.

    This case is expected to bring further scrutiny to the processes and decisions made by both the Attorney-General’s office and EOCO regarding high-profile investigations.

  • “Stop running to the media and face me” – COP Tiwaa tells Adam Bonaa

    “Stop running to the media and face me” – COP Tiwaa tells Adam Bonaa

    COP Maame Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, the Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), has issued a bold challenge to security analyst Adam Bonaa, urging him to address their issues directly rather than through the media.

    This follows allegations made by Bonaa that Addo-Danquah had threatened his family.

    In an interview with Starr FM, COP Addo-Danquah admitted to calling Bonaa’s wife but clarified that her intention was not to issue threats.

    Instead, she wanted Mrs. Bonaa to advise her husband to cease making false statements about her.

    “I called the wife to plead to her conscience as a fellow woman because she wouldn’t be happy if the least opportunity that Bonaa gets he will lie about me,” Addo-Danquah explained.

    She further elaborated on her motive, emphasizing that her advice was meant to protect Mrs. Bonaa from becoming an “innocent victim” in the ongoing dispute.

    “I told her that all that he (Dr. Bonaa) has said doesn’t mean anything to me, but if he doesn’t stop, I will pray. If she doesn’t call her husband to order, I will go on my knees and I will pray to my God and my God will listen, and she the wife might become an innocent victim,” she stated.

    Dr. Bonaa had earlier accused COP Addo-Danquah of threatening his family, stating on radio, “She actually called my wife to threaten my wife, children, and me. I found that very appalling for someone of her calibre and so I am going to make a formal complaint to the CID for her to be questioned.”

    These allegations are rooted in Dr. Bonaa’s petition to Parliament regarding the closure of investigations into the Cecilia Dapaah case, which had been referred by the Office of the Special Prosecutor.

    In response, COP Addo-Danquah expressed her readiness to appear before Parliament to clarify the mandate and operations of EOCO.

    “I am ever prepared and ready to face Parliament because it will be an opportunity to educate people like Bonaa on the mandate of EOCO. Stop running to the media and face me,” she challenged.

  • I called Bonaa’s wife to advise him against spewing lies about me – EOCO Boss

    I called Bonaa’s wife to advise him against spewing lies about me – EOCO Boss

    The Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), COP Maame Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, has responded to allegations made by security analyst Adam Bonaa regarding a phone call she made to his wife.

    COP Addo-Danquah clarified that the call was made to advise Mrs. Bonaa to caution her husband against making false statements about her, rather than to issue any threats.

    In an interview with Starr FM, COP Addo-Danquah explained that her intention was to prevent Mrs. Bonaa from becoming an “innocent victim” in the ongoing dispute between herself and Dr. Bonaa.

    “I called the wife to plead to her conscience as a fellow woman because she wouldn’t be happy if the least opportunity that Bonaa gets he will lie about me,” she stated.

    “I told her that all that he (Dr. Bonaa) has said doesn’t mean anything to me, but if he doesn’t stop I will pray. If she doesn’t call her husband (Dr. Bonaa) to order, I will go on my knees and I will pray to my God and my God will listen and she the wife might become an innocent victim. Because, when I pray with an open heart, and I tell God that this man is hurting me because he is lying about me, my God that I serve will listen to me,” COP Maame Tiwaa Addo-Danquah elaborated.

    This explanation comes in response to Dr. Bonaa’s claims made on radio, where he accused the EOCO boss of threatening him and his family.

    “She actually called my wife to threaten my wife, children, and me. I thought that for someone of her calibre, who has been put in charge of a public office, to do that, I found that very appalling, and so I am going to make a formal complaint to the CID for her to be questioned,” Dr. Bonaa stated.

    Dr. Bonaa’s allegations stem from his petition to Parliament concerning the closure of investigations into the Cecilia Dapaah case, following a referral from the Office of the Special Prosecutor.

    COP Addo-Danquah, however, is prepared to address these issues head-on and expressed her readiness to appear before Parliament.

    “I am ever prepared and ready to face Parliament because it will be an opportunity to educate people like Bonaa on the mandate of EOCO. Stop running to the media and face me,” she challenged.

  • I have never issued threats to Adam Bonaa’s family – EOCO boss

    I have never issued threats to Adam Bonaa’s family – EOCO boss

    The Executive Director of the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO), COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, has refuted allegations of threatening security analyst Dr. Adam Bonaa’s family.

    Dr. Bonaa claimed that EOCO contacted his wife, instructing her to convey a message to him to refrain from mentioning her name in his public statements.

    In an interview on Morning Starr with Naa Dedei Tettey on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, Dr. Bonaa expressed dismay over COP Tiwaa Addo-Danquah’s decision to involve his family rather than addressing him directly.

    “She actually called my wife to threaten my wife, children, and me. I thought that for someone of her caliber, who has been put in charge of a public office, to do that, I found that very appalling, and so I am going to make a formal complaint to the CID for her to be questioned,” Dr. Bonaa stated.

    He suggested that the alleged actions were prompted by a petition he filed with Parliament concerning the closure of investigations into Cecilia Dapaah’s case, referred by the Office of the Special Prosecutor.

    However, responding to the accusations, COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah clarified that her call to Dr. Bonaa’s wife was not a threat but aimed at addressing falsehoods circulating about her.

    The EOCO Director referenced a claim made by Dr. Bonaa on Oyerepa FM in Kumasi, alleging that she had influenced the Asantehene to lobby for the IGP post.

    She categorically denied this allegation, explaining that the senior police officers only contributed to the Heal KATH project.

    “I called the wife to plead to her conscience as a fellow woman because she wouldn’t be happy if, at the least opportunity Bonaa gets, he will lie about me.”

    “I told her that all that he has said doesn’t mean anything to me. But if he doesn’t stop, I will pray. If she doesn’t call her husband (Dr. Bonaa) to order, I will go on my knees, and I will pray to my God, and my God will listen, and she, the wife, might become an innocent victim. Because when I pray with an open heart and I tell God that this man is hurting me because he is lying about me, my God that I serve will listen to me,” COP Tiwaa explained.

    She further stated her willingness to appear before Parliament regarding the Cecilia Dapaah petition and challenged Dr. Bonaa to engage with her directly instead of resorting to media engagements.

    “I am always prepared and ready to face Parliament because it will be an opportunity to educate people like Bonaa on the mandate of EOCO. Stop running to the media and face me,” she challenged the security analyst.

  • We will not harass you with EOCO and burden you with endless tax audits – Mahama

    We will not harass you with EOCO and burden you with endless tax audits – Mahama

    Former President John Mahama asserts that if he emerges victorious in the presidential election on December 7, 2024, his subsequent administration will refrain from employing state institutions to intimidate businesses.

    Addressing attendees at the 8th Ghana CEO Summit in Accra on Monday, May 27, the ex-President additionally pledges to reduce government expenditure.

    “We will do this by pruning the huge government expenditures, preventing waste and corruption, and boosting revenues by expanding the tax net,” Mr Mahama noted. 

    “We will simplify the VAT and streamline its collection,” promised Mr Mahama. 

    Also, he said: “We will abolish the e-levy and some taxes that have become a burden on businesses and households.” 

    “We will not burden you with endless tax audits and harass you with EOCO.”

    The leader of the primary opposition party, the National Democratic Congress, stated that addressing the economy and restoring stability to the cedi would be among his top priorities within the first 100 days.

    “The number one priority will be stabilising the economy and restoring a stable currency by launching an urgent economic recovery and fiscal consolidation plan following a national economic dialogue to be held within one hundred days of assumption of office.”

  • Calls for parliament to probe EOCO’s handling of Cecilia Dapaah’s case pointless – Amidu to Domelevo, others

    Calls for parliament to probe EOCO’s handling of Cecilia Dapaah’s case pointless – Amidu to Domelevo, others

    Martin Amidu has criticized former Auditor General Daniel Yao Domelevo, lawyer Martin Kpebu, and other prominent Ghanaians for petitioning Parliament to conduct a bipartisan probe into the Economic and Organised Crime Office’s (EOCO) handling of the investigation of former Sanitation Minister Cecilia Dapaah, calling their efforts futile.

    The petitioning group, which includes security analyst Dr. Adam Bonaa, academic Professor Ransford Gyampo, and over 100 other Ghanaians, argued that EOCO had grounds to investigate the former Minister for money laundering but failed to pursue the case.

    In a statement copied to GhanaWeb, former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu stated that EOCO’s decision to close the case against Dapaah cannot be overturned, as it was directed by the Office of the Attorney General.

    Amidu explained that Parliament lacks the authority to investigate the Attorney General’s responsibilities, emphasizing that the investigatory and prosecutorial discretion of the Attorney General is not subject to judicial review.

    Amidu’s statement, dated May 23, 2024, reads in part, “The petitioners to Parliament, most of whom are known activists and spokespersons for Kissi Agyebeng and the NDC, know that it is trite learning that the investigatory and prosecutorial discretion of the Attorney-General is not subject to review by the courts of law. The EOCO is subject to the authority and directions of the Attorney-General under Act 804.

    “The Executive Director of the EOCO cannot, therefore, refuse to comply with the advice of the Attorney General or the Director of Public Prosecutions. Certainly, Parliament has no power to investigate the exercise of investigatory and prosecutorial discretion by the Attorney-General under the entrenched Article 88 of the 1992 Constitution.”

    Mr Amidu, a former Attorney General and Minister for Justice, suggested that Parliament’s involvement in this matter would only serve political interests if the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, and the Minority Caucus choose to exploit it.

    Therefore, Amidu concluded that the petition to Parliament, inspired by Kissi Agyebeng, to investigate EOCO’s failure to pursue non-existent money laundering allegations against Cecilia Dapaah is futile, unless the NDC Speaker of Parliament uses it for political gain.

    He also criticized Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng for violating several provisions of the 1992 Constitution during his investigation of the former minister.

    About Cecilia Dapaah’s Case:

    The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) closed its case against the former minister and her husband, Daniel Osei Kufuor, who were accused of corruption and corruption-related offences after two of their house helps allegedly stole $1 million and €300,000 in cash, along with other valuable items from their residence in Abelemkpe.

    The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, concluded that his office lacked the authority to prosecute or take further action against the former minister and referred the case to EOCO.

    The referral was based on the suspicion that the large sums of money found at Cecilia Dapaah’s properties and bank accounts could be the proceeds of a money laundering and structuring scheme.

    However, EOCO returned the dockets on the case following advice by the Office of the Attorney General that “The OSP’s referral to EOCO for investigations into money laundering is without basis.”

    Attorney General Godfred Dame also said that there was no evidence of corruption or procurement breaches against the former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources and her husband.

    Read Amidu’s full statement below:

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  • A-G, EOCO suspect Cecilia Dapaah can’t explain the source of her money – Domelevo on money laundering claims

    A-G, EOCO suspect Cecilia Dapaah can’t explain the source of her money – Domelevo on money laundering claims

    Former Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelovo has suggested that the Attorney-General’s Office and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) hesitated to investigate Madam Cecilia Dapaah for money laundering, knowing she could not account for the source of her funds.

    He believes EOCO deliberately requested irrelevant documents despite having sufficient evidence to probe potential money laundering activities.

    In an interview with JoyNews, Mr. Domelovo emphasized that such hesitation is unjustified, as state agencies are mandated to perform their duties independently and without bias.

    “It is very clear to the AG and EOCO the likelihood of the inability of Cecilia Dapaah to explain the source of the money. 

    “If they commenced money-laundering investigation and she is not able to explain, she will fall foul of section 1 and section 3 of the anti-money laundering law. That is why they are reluctant to even commence any investigation relating to money laundering,” the anti-graft campaigner said.

    Former Majority Leader Cletus Avoka also criticized EOCO’s handling of the investigation into the stash of money found in the house of the former Sanitation Minister, describing the state agency’s conduct as a travesty of justice.

    The Member of Parliament for Zebilla East emphasized that the former Sanitation Minister must undergo a thorough investigation without any bias or preferential treatment.

    “It is corruption for EOCO to say that there was  nothing wrong with the incident. I think the government must do more about this incident. Frankly speaking EOCO’s treatment of the Cecilia Dapaah case is a travesty of justice,” he said.

  • Gyampo, Domelevo, others petition Parliament to probe EOCO’s conduct over Cecilia Dapaah’s case

    Gyampo, Domelevo, others petition Parliament to probe EOCO’s conduct over Cecilia Dapaah’s case

    Several prominent Ghanaians, including former Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo, have petitioned Parliament for a bipartisan investigation into the conduct of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) regarding the investigation into the discovery of a large sum of money at the residence of former Sanitation Minister Cecilia Dapaah.

    The group, which also includes outspoken anti-corruption campaigner Martin Kpebu, security analyst Dr. Adam Bona, academic Professor Ransford Gyampo, and over 100 other individuals from various backgrounds, argues in their petition that EOCO had sufficient grounds to investigate the former Minister for money laundering.

    They assert that she has been inconsistent and unable to provide a credible source for the significant amount of money seized at her residence by the Special Prosecutor.

    “The failure to explain the source of the money should have been the cornerstone of the investigation,” the petition which was submitted to Parliament on Thursday, May 16, 2024, noted among others.

    It also raised concerns about what the group described as the deliberate refusal by EOCO to take steps to protect the money which had been seized from the residence of the former minister by the OSP.

    “Upon receipt of the docket, EOCO did not act timeously to seize the money that the OSP was returning to Madam Cecilia Dapaah as publicly stated by the OSP”.

    The petition further highlighted inconsistencies in EOCO’s public statements and actions during the investigation.

    This development arises amidst a standoff between state anti-corruption agencies probing the former Minister regarding the money stash.

    The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has previously stated that EOCO appears reluctant to investigate the matter, despite receiving detailed information from the OSP.

  • Martin Kpebu, Domelevo, Prof. Gyampo, others petition Parliament to probe EOCO over Cecilia Dapaah saga

    Martin Kpebu, Domelevo, Prof. Gyampo, others petition Parliament to probe EOCO over Cecilia Dapaah saga

    A group of prominent Ghanaians, including former Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo, has petitioned Parliament to conduct a bipartisan probe into the conduct of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) regarding the investigation of the large sum of money found at the residence of former Sanitation Minister Cecilia Dapaah.

    The group, which also includes outspoken anti-graft campaigner Martin Kpebu, security analyst Dr. Adam Bona, academic Professor Ransford Gyampo, and over 100 other Ghanaians from various sectors, argues in their petition that EOCO had sufficient grounds to investigate the former Minister for money laundering.

    They contend that she has been inconsistent and unable to provide a credible source for the large amount of money seized at her residence by the Special Prosecutor.

    “The failure to explain the source of the money should have been the cornerstone of the investigation,” the petition which was submitted to Parliament on Thursday, May 16, 2024, noted among others.

    The group also raised concerns about what they described as EOCO’s deliberate refusal to take steps to protect the money seized from the residence of the former minister by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

    “Upon receipt of the docket, EOCO did not act timeously to seize the money that the OSP was returning to Madam Cecilia Dapaah as publicly stated by the OSP”.

    The petition also highlighted EOCO’s inconsistency in their public commentary and actions during the investigation. This development comes amid the standoff between state anti-corruption agencies investigating the former Minister over the stash of money.

    The OSP has stated on record that EOCO lacks the willingness to probe the matter, despite the detailed information shared with them.

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  • Enhancing collaboration and sharing expertise a priority under my leadership – EOCO boss

    Enhancing collaboration and sharing expertise a priority under my leadership – EOCO boss

    The Commissioner of Police (COP) Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, Chairperson of the Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies Association in Commonwealth Africa, pledges to deepen collaboration and knowledge exchange among member agencies to tackle corruption effectively.

    During her tenure, she aims to prioritize training and capacity-building for officers across Commonwealth Africa’s anti-corruption agencies, enhancing the collective ability to combat corruption.

    COP Addo-Danquah, also the Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), outlined her plans after assuming leadership of the association at the conclusion of the 14th Commonwealth Regional Conference and Annual General Meeting of Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa.

    She intends to promote innovative solutions and share best practices, fostering progress by learning from each other’s experiences. COP Addo-Danquah’s term will last for a year until the next conference and AGM in South Africa.

    The recent conference in Accra gathered heads of anti-corruption agencies, diplomats, international organizations, and civil society representatives to bolster collaboration and strengthen anti-corruption efforts.

    COP Addo-Danquah expressed gratitude for the trust placed in her and highlighted the need for collective commitment to combat corruption, which she views as a major obstacle to development and progress.

    She pledged to serve with integrity and impartiality, emphasizing the importance of confronting corruption decisively to uphold the rule of law and restore public trust in institutions.

    During the handover from the outgoing Chairperson, May De Silva, who heads the Seychelles Anti-Corruption Commission, called for continued cooperation among members in the fight against corruption.

  • Adam Bonaa’s allegations against EOCO holds no water – Security Analyst

    Adam Bonaa’s allegations against EOCO holds no water – Security Analyst

    The Global Intelligence and Security Analysis Center (GISAC) has rebuked security analyst Dr. Adam Bonaa for labeling the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) as the epicenter of corruption. GISAC criticized Bonaa’s remarks as unfounded and lacking moral integrity.

    In a statement signed by Executive Director Samuel Nana Appiah Owusu, GISAC accused Mr Bonaa of acting in bad faith, alleging personal vendettas against EOCO’s leadership, particularly COP Maame Tiwaa Addo-Danquah.

    The statement claims that Bonaa’s criticism stemmed from personal grievances after his unsuccessful attempts to secure contracts and favors from EOCO.

    GISAC emphasized that Bonaa’s accusations lacked substantiation and were driven by animosity towards EOCO’s head.

    The statement highlighted Bonaa’s failure to provide evidence to support his claims and questioned the validity of his allegations.

    The statement concluded by urging the public to dismiss Bonaa’s allegations as baseless and motivated by personal interests rather than genuine concerns about corruption at EOCO.

    ADAM BONAA HAS NO MORAL RIGHT TO CALL EOCO A CORRUPT INSTITUTION. HE IS ENGAGED IN PEJORATIVE STIGMATIZATION.

    I have read and listened to various articles and interviews both on traditional and social media regarding a claim by Mr. Adam Bonaa ( Security Analyst) to the effect that the headquarters of the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) has become the corruption headquarters.

    I must state here that the claim by Mr. Adam Bonaa is borne out of bad faith and has no merit whatsoever.

    Mr. Adam Bonaa made such frivolous claims without substantiating same with any form of evidence. His claim suggests that he has personal banter with the Head of the Institution after his failed attempt to secure contracts and other favors.

    I am reliably informed and can say on authority that the allegations against EOCO by Mr Bonaa is borne out of pure hatred against Mrs. Yaa Tiwaa Addo Dankwa, the head of EOCO.
    Mr Adam Bonaa upon several attempts to lobby for contracts and favors from the head of EOCO, was told that there was no contract and also no such thing as favors were available for him ( Adam Bonaa).

    Is it the case that Mr. Adam Bonaa is peeved and has resorted in denigrating the enviable reputation of the head of the institution and her personality ?
    To what extent can he provide evidence to buttress his claim? What other series of corruption cases has he witnessed taking place at the EOCO headquarters? Can one accuse anybody simply because he or she refused to aced to a demand or give in to lobbyists?

    Evidence are abundant to prove that Mr. Adam Bonaa’s claim is borne out of bad faith and must be treated with the contempt it deserves. He is hiding behind the call for Parliamentary inquiry into the Cecelia Dapaa’s case to engage in settling personal scores with the head of EOCO for the simple fact that his request for contracts and other favors from the head of the institution was declined.
    From the evidence available, I can state without any form of equivocation that Mr. Adam Bonaa has no moral right to allege that EOCO has become the headquarters of corruption.
    Mr. Adam Bonaa is rather engaging in pejorative stigmatization.

  • The headquarters for corruption in Ghana is EOCO – Adam Bonaa

    The headquarters for corruption in Ghana is EOCO – Adam Bonaa

    Security and safety analyst Dr. Adam Bonaa has leveled accusations of dishonesty and corruption against the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO).

    Speaking on the standoff between EOCO and the Office of the Special Prosecutor regarding investigations into former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources Cecilia Dapaah, Dr. Bonaa openly questioned the integrity of EOCO’s operations.

    “Hello, I am Adam Bonaa, a citizen of this country and not a spectator, as the president enjoined us to be some time ago. I am using this media to invite Parliament and, by extension, the Right Honourable Speaker of Parliament, to institute a probe into the Cecilia Dapaah cash saga.

    “I have a feeling EOCO is not telling us the truth, and I can say with certainty that EOCO has now become the headquarters of corruption. There is a need to investigate what happened between these two institutions under the executive.

    “These two institutions, EOCO and the Special Prosecutor, are both under the Attorney General’s office, and so to have EOCO handed over the file to investigate a money laundering issue, which comes under them, and to have EOCO come back and later tell us that they couldn’t do anything about it, if you ask me, it is mind-boggling. As a citizen and not a spectator, I would ask the Right Honourable Speaker and, by extension, Parliament, to institute a probe. That is the only way we would know,” he stated.

    Dr. Bonaa, hinting at potential undisclosed activities within EOCO, made a direct plea to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, not only to launch an investigation but also to broaden its scope, potentially encouraging more Ghanaians to come forward with information.

    In a direct accusation, Dr. Bonaa singled out the Executive Director of EOCO, COP Maame Tiwaa, for lacking transparency with the Ghanaian populace, demanding full disclosure of the case involving the money discovered at Madam Dapaah’s residence and its link to the Special Prosecutor.

    “There are a lot of things that are going on in EOCO that some of us find very unfortunate, and probably if these things begin to unfold, maybe if the speaker is minded to give an extended terms of reference, which is not to say that I know what is going to happen, but if the speaker would do this, I believe that we are going to have Ghanaians come out and tell the committee, if there is to be a bipartisan probe, what they know,” he added.

    Previously, the Office of the Special Prosecutor had probed Cecilia Dapaah for corruption and related offenses after her domestic staff were accused of stealing significant sums of money and valuables from her residence.

    Despite an extensive investigation, the Office of the Special Prosecutor discontinued the case and transferred the docket to EOCO, which, following advice from the Attorney General’s office, opted to return the file to the Office of the Special Prosecutor.